Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman sustained a head injury after being struck by a ball during practice. The incident occurred while Mustafizur, representing Comilla Victorians in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), was participating in a practice session at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Sunday (February 18, 2024). While returning to his run-up area during a net session, Mustafizur was hit directly on the left side of his head. He was immediately taken to a hospital in Chattogram. Read: BPL 2024: Chattogram, Barishal inch closer to playoffs  Following a CT scan, the medical team from the Comilla Victorians confirmed that Mustafizur did not sustain an internal head injury. However, he will remain under observation as a precautionary measure. “After (the) CT scan we are satisfied that he had only external injury. There was no intracranial bleeding,” stated S M Zahidul Islam Sazal, the physio of the Victorians.  Read: BPL 2024: West Indies stars Narine, Russell join Comilla Victorians  Sazal further mentioned that Mustafizur received stitches for the open wound. Mustafizur's performance in the BPL has been consistent. In nine matches, he has secured 11 wickets for the reigning BPL champions.

In a commanding performance at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, the Khulna Tigers defeated Durdanto Dhaka with a convincing 10-wicket win—only the fourth in the history of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)—on Sunday in Sylhet. Opting to bat first, Durdanto Dhaka posted a total of 130 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs, featuring a steady 35 from Saim Ayub and a noteworthy 41 from Mohammad Naim. ICC U-19 Men's World Cup: Bangladesh play Nepal in their first super six match on Wednesday However, a collective effort from the Khulna Tigers' bowlers, led by Mohammad Nawaz with three wickets, restrained Dhaka from gaining momentum. The middle order struggled, concluding their innings at a modest run rate of 6.50. In response, the Khulna Tigers' openers, led by Anamul Haque, displayed exceptional batting prowess. Anamul's unbeaten 58 off 48 deliveries, including 4 boundaries and 2 sixes, along with Afif Hossain's quickfire 37 off 27, ensured a swift chase. BCB Special Committee meets with Shakib, Tamim to evaluate World Cup performance Evin Lewis, who retired hurt after contributing 26 runs, had already set the tone for Khulna Tigers. While reaching the target, Khulna did not lose a wicket, securing the victory by 10 wickets with 32 balls remaining. The Durdanto Dhaka bowlers struggled to break through the Khulna Tigers' solid batting display, with none of them managing to claim a wicket. Taskin Ahmed, Mosaddek Hossain, and Saim Ayub were among those who couldn't find a breakthrough. BPL 2024: Chattogram's winning streak continue With this win, Khulna dethroned Chattogram Challengers from the top of the points table. The Challengers had claimed the top spot with a win over Sylhet Strikers in the first match of the same day.

Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam, and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai orchestrated a stunning seventh-wicket partnership, contributing 87 runs to guide Rangpur Riders to their first win of the new season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday (January 23, 2024). In pursuit of a below-par target of 121 runs, the Riders found themselves in a precarious position, losing six wickets for just 39 runs. The prospect of defeat loomed large at that juncture. Dushan Hemantha, a Sri Lankan spinner, took three wickets conceding 20 runs in four overs. All of his three wickets were notched up in a single over.  Read more: ICC U-19 World Cup: Bangladesh taste first victory beating Ireland by six wickets While a defeat seemed a matter of time for the Riders, Babar, making his first appearance in this BPL season, and Omarzai had different intentions. They forged an unbeaten partnership of 87 runs, steering the Riders to a remarkable comeback victory. Both Babar and Omarzai remained not out, scoring 56 and 47, respectively. The Riders reached the target with four wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare. In the first innings, Sylhet Strikers batted first and were held to 120 for eight wickets. Benny Howell and Ben Cutting top-scored with 37 each, but the remaining batters struggled against the Riders' formidable bowling attack. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, the Strikers' captain, opted to promote himself to number three, seemingly considering his limited bowling capacity due to fitness concerns. However, the plan backfired as he departed after contributing only six runs. Mahedi Hasan and Ripon Mondal claimed two wickets each for the Riders. Shakib Al Hasan, a key player for the Riders, was absent from the match as he is currently seeking medical attention in Singapore for an eye issue that has persisted since the World Cup 2023. His return date for this year's BPL remains uncertain. Read more: BPL 2024: Chattogram Challengers, Khulna Tigers secure convincing wins

Excitement is building among fans, as the Twenty20 cricket league season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 approaches on Friday, January 19. The 10th edition of the BPL is set to kick off featuring an exciting clash between defending champions Comilla Victorians and Durdanto Dhaka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.  Star-studded lineups have always been a hallmark of the BPL, and this year is no exception. Here is a thorough coverage of the BPL 2024 competition, including the venues, schedule, and important players for each team. Bangladesh Premier League 2024 at a Glance Opening Match: January 19, 2024 Final Match: 1 March, 2024 Duration: 42 days Cricket Format: T20 Tournament Format: Double round-robin and playoffs Number of Teams: 7 Total Match: 46 Venues: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury  Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Read more: Bangladesh Men’s T20I Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis BPL 2024: Complete Schedule of Twenty20 Cricket League Table: Schedule of BPL 2024 Phase Date Match Venue Time Phase 1 (Dhaka) Jan 19, Fri Durdanta Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Sylhet Strikers vs Chattogram Challengers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Jan 20, Sat Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Khulna Tigers vs Chattogram Challengers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Jan 22, Mon Durdanto Dhaka vs Chattogram Challengers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Jan 23, Tue Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Phase 2 (Sylhet) Jan 26, Fri Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Sylhet Strikers vs Comilla Victorians Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Jan 27, Sat Fortune Barishal vs Chattogram Challengers Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Rangpur Riders Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Jan 29, Mon Sylhet Strikers vs Chattogram Challengers Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Jan 30, Tue Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 02, Fri Sylhet Strikers vs Durdanto Dhaka Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Feb 03, Sat Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers  Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Phase 3 (Dhaka) Feb 06, Tue Rangpur Riders vs Durdanto Dhaka Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 07, Wed Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Sylhet Strikers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 09, Fri Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Feb 10, Sat Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Phase 4 (Chattogram) Feb 13, Tue Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 14, Wed Durdanto Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Comilla Victorians Vs Khulna Tigers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 16, Fri Durdanto Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpure Riders Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Feb 17, Sat Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Chattogram Challengers vs Durdanto Dhaka Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 19, Mon  Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Strikers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 20, Tue Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Phase 5 (Dhaka) Feb 21, Wed  Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal  Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Eliminator Feb 25, Sun 3rd placed team vs 4th placed team Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30  PM Qualifier 1   1st placed team vs 2nd placed team Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Qualifier 2 Feb 27, Tue Loser Of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium 06: 30 PM Final Mar 01, Fri Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium 07:00 Pm Read more: Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis How to Watch BPL 2024 Live? It is always fun to watch the matches of the much-liked local cricket competition, such as the BPL live direct from stadiums. However, fans can also watch BPL matches live on TV or online. Cricket enthusiasts would have the opportunity to watch the thrilling matches of BPL 2024 via T Sports TV as well as the T Sports app. T Sports and GTV would continue to carry the tradition of airing Bangladesh matches. BPL 2024 Key Players This year's Bangladesh Premier League is expected to include some prominent players from franchise leagues across the globe. Let's take a look at some of the key players anticipated to join the competition. Andre Russell Andre Russell would feature in the T20 matches of 2024 BPL. He will play for the same team, Comilla Victorians, who won the title last year. Fans are eager to see him hit big sixes, and be a match-winner for the side. Sunil Narine Veteran franchise spinner Sunil Narine would also take part, playing for Comilla Victorians. Being a renowned player all over the globe, Sunil is vital for his lethal unorthodox bowling, and explosive with the bat.   Nicholas Pooran Another West Indian, Nicholas Pooran would also play the BPL 2024. He will play for the Rangpur Riders. He is known for hitting big sixes. Besides, Nicholas can turn a difficult match towards a win. Rashid Khan Rashid Khan, a formidable Leg Spinner from Afghanistan, would look forward to playing for the Comilla Victorians. Rashid was retained by the franchise owner after he played a crucial role in winning the title last year.  Moeen Ali BPL 2024’s another attraction is Moeen Ali. He is featured in all the franchise cricket including T20. He is handy with both bat and bowl. This marquee player is also a regular face in the biggest franchise league in the world, IPL (Indian Premier League).  Babar Azam Babar Azam, a superstar cricketer of Pakistan, will participate in the BPL 2024. He was not picked up from the draft. He was signed up directly by the franchise owner, to play for Rangpur Riders.  Babar refused an alluring offer of half a million dollars to play for UAE‘s franchise league, the ILT20, to play this year’s Bangladesh Premier League.  Read more: Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis Details about BPL 2024 Venues Three venues located in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet will host the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League. Those are: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium For the 2024 season, this stadium would host 12 BPL games. 22,000 people can fit in Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. This stadium has been one of the primary BPL venues since the competition's inception. Many international cricket events were held at this stadium in addition to the BPL. Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 22 matches of BPL 2024, including the tournament's opening and closing games, would take place at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The stadium can accommodate about 26,000 people at a time.  Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Sylhet International Cricket Stadium can accommodate 18,500 spectators and will host 12 BPL matches in 2024.  This stadium hosted BPL matches since 2017. Besides this, the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and 2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20 were held at Sylhet Stadium. Final Words The matches of Bangladesh Premier League 2024 are expected to be fierce, featuring thrilling and skillful moments. Stars would dazzle fans with incredible performances. BPL is also a stage where new talents can flourish and showcase their talents. Cricket fans are waiting for BPL 2024 as an exciting cricket season that will embrace the essence of the game in Bangladesh and create unforgettable memories. Read more: Tamim gears up, keeping an eye on BPL