Chief coach Chandika Hathurusinghe raised questions about the overall quality and mismanagement of BPL. According to him, this BPL could not actually contribute to the development of T20 in Bangladesh. However, Shubhagat, who has played cricket for a long time, evaluated the BPL positively. However, like Hathurusingha, he also demands that one more T20 tournament should be organized with domestic cricketers.
Speaking to Cricinfo, Hathurusinghe questioned the quality of the BPL, especially not being able to use local cricketers at crucial times. Then they depend more on foreign players. At the beginning he said, ‘There is no suitable T20 tournament in Bangladesh. It will sound very unusual. But when I watch BPL, I often turn off the TV. Some players do not fall within that standard.’
After training in Mirpur on Sunday, Chittagong Challengers captain Shubhagat was questioned about the quality of BPL. He gave a positive comment in reply, ‘We players are getting a chance. It is not really part of us in terms of franchise. What commitment they have with the board is up to them. It’s a good opportunity for us, good for the players. Playing international cricket will be positive for us.
Although looking at BPL positively, Shubhagat feels that it is necessary to take some initiatives to increase its quality. It is especially important to make wickets for runs, he said, ‘Everyone wants wickets for runs in T20. This wicket was also good. Maybe we didn’t get that kind of wicket early in Mirpur. As there were wickets in Chittagong, Sylhet, everyone has seen high scoring matches. I hope for such a wicket. Runs, bowlers and batters will all benefit. It will be competitive cricket. This is everyone’s expectation and we hope it too. ‘
Hathurusinghe wants another T20 tournament with domestic cricketers. Experienced Shubhagat fully agreed with his claim, ‘Of course I agree hundred percent. Maybe we can’t prepare like that when we play BPL. Maybe play first-class matches, 50-over matches throughout the year. But if we can play another tournament before playing somewhere like BPL in T20, that is good for the domestic players. So those who play well in that tournament, they can also play here with confidence. Freshers will also get a chance. ‘
Chittagong played excellently throughout the tournament. In the fight to reach the final, their opponent is Fortune Barisal on Sunday.
Barisal and Chittagong have to wait to play in the final even if they win the eliminator round. The winning team will play the second qualifier against the losers of the first qualifier between Comilla Victorians and Rangpur Riders.
Shubhagat said about the eliminator, ‘Every match is important for us. We made it to the playoffs after playing the last two matches like knockouts. It is also a match like another day. Important match. We will definitely go out to win. Those who play well will win. We want to play well to ensure the next match.
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