Tamim Iqbal Flags Changes To India-Bangladesh Series Schedule, Says BPL May Be Shelved This Year Amid ₹31 Crore Losses
Dhaka: Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal has said that the dates of a much-awaited home series against India could "move around" as the BCB reworks its calendar which may not feature its flagship T20 showpiece Bangladesh Premier league this year due to heavy financial losses. India vs Bangladesh series in doubt! BCB President Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that both boards are discussing…
Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal has announced potential changes to the India-Bangladesh T20 series schedule due to financial losses incurred by the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The board is considering altering the dates of the home series and may even omit the BPL from the upcoming calendar, which has suffered a loss of approximately 40 crore Bangladeshi Taka (INR 31 crore) over the past two seasons.
The BCB and the Indian board are discussing a revised schedule, with a potential tournament scheduled at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium from August 28 to September 9. If necessary, the tournament can be moved to the Bashundhara ground in Dhaka. Tamim emphasized the importance of addressing the BPL's financial issues before rescheduling the India series, which is slated for September 13 to 17.
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