Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match is being played at Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Mirpur. But other than the players and umpires of the two teams, where is the focus on the field game!
Everyone is looking forward to the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) auction in Bangalore, India. Those who can’t see the auction on television, their eyes are on the screen of the mobile phone. There is discussion and analysis about the bargaining power of cricketers in small gatherings.
This scene with the IPL auction was also seen around the stadium.
With the names of Taskin Ahmed, Liton Das, Shariful Islam, Shakib Al Hasan and Mostafizur Rahman in this year’s IPL auction, there is no less interest in Bangladesh cricket. No one buys Shakib.
The storm of comments started on social media. However, Shakib’s name may be auctioned again tomorrow. The names of the other four Bangladeshi cricketers have not been put up for auction yet.
Since Taskin’s name is also in the auction, the journalists also brought up the issue of IPL after getting Taskin in Mirpur today. Taskin, who was dropped from the BPL this year due to injury, came to practice bowling at the academy ground at Mirpur Stadium today. Taskin bowled six overs in the presence of national team physio Bayezid Islam.
The rapid recovery from back pain was evident in Taskin’s long run. After the practice, Taskin said in response to a reporter’s question, ‘I hope Shakib Bhai and Mostafiz will get the team. Even if the team doesn’t get it, they are always one of the best players in the world. ‘
Among the selectors of Bangladesh national team there is huge interest in IPL auction. Bangladesh team has two bilateral series during IPL. They are worried about when they will get a team in IPL.
A few days ago, Jalal Yunus, the head of the cricket management department of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), said that although Shakib’s performance in the one-day series of Bangladesh’s tour of South Africa has been confirmed, there is uncertainty whether he will be available in the Test series. However, there is no uncertainty about playing a Test series against Sri Lanka at home towards the end of the IPL. So even if Shakib gets the team tomorrow, he will not be able to play in IPL all the time.
Even if Taskin, Liton and Shariful get the team, the selectors will have to think about it. However, it was understood from Taskin’s words that even if he gets a team, he will play for the national team. However, there were doubts about getting an IPL team in Taskin’s voice. Because, we have a lot of games. Since I will play Tests, I also have to get. It would have been nice to have a team. Since there is a Test game, the chances of getting a team will be less.
Mostafiz is not the only one who has these worries. The left-arm pacer will be on leave for the entire IPL season as he is not thinking of a Test team.