BPL 2022
BPL 2022: Fortune Barishal Can End Sylhet Sunrisers’ Playoffs Hope
The final four teams for the BPL 2022 playoffs might be confirmed on Tuesday (February 8) as Sylhet Sunrisers and Chattogram Challengers are on the edge of losing out on advancing to the next round. The second match of the day, which begins at 5.30 p.m., will feature Sylhet Sunrisers against league leader Fortune Barishal. The Sunrisers must win the game in order to move to the next round. Let's take a look at the match preview for Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers.
24th Match of BPL 2022: Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers
The most in-form side in the ongoing BPL 2022, Fortune Barishal will be captained by ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan. Barishal have gone undefeated in their last four matches and they are on track to finish first in the points standings. On the other hand, all-rounder Ravi Bopara will lead the Sylhet Sunrisers. Let's look at the most recent team news from both teams.
Sylhet Sunrisers
The Sylhet team has some talented players and is a genuine playoff contender. However, they haven't performed as a team since the beginning of the tournament. With only three points, the Sylhet Sunrisers sit at the bottom of the points standings. Sylhet must win their remaining matches if they want to remain firm in the competition.
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The Sunrisers’ medium-pacer Taskin Ahmed has been ruled out due to a back injury, which is a huge blow for the team. Aside from that, the squad is injury-free, and all of the players are eligible for selection. Lendl Simmons of the West Indies will be vital in the encounter against Barishal. He is the BPL 2022 tournament's first centurion. The Chattogram Challengers will also need Ravi Bopara, Colin Ingram, and Mosaddek Hossain to thrive.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Lendl Simmons, Anamul Haque (wk), Mohammad Mithun Middle Order: Colin Ingram, Mosaddek Hossain, Ravi Bopara (c), Alok Kapali, Sohag Gazi Lower Order: Alauddin Babu, Aks Swadhin, Nazmul Islam.
Fortune Barishal
One of the tournament's favorites is Fortune Barishal. Barishal have found their stride at the right time, as they currently sit atop the points table with eleven points after eight matches. If Barishal defeat Sylhet in this match, they will most likely finish first in the league standings at the end of the league stage.
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There are no severe injuries to report, therefore all of the players are available to partake in this match. Captain Shakib Al Hasan has been their best performer thus far. The left-hander is presently the competition's leading wicket-taker and one of the top 10 run-scorers. Among others, DJ Bravo, Chris Gayle, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman will have to do well in the game.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Munim Shahriar, Chris Gayle, Najmul Hossain Shanto Middle-Orders: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Towhid Hridoy, Dwayne Bravo, Ziaur Rahman, Nurul Hasan (wk) Lower-Order: Nayeem Hasan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Mehedi Hasan Rana.
The remaining matches of each team
Team
Oppositions
Fortune Barishal
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 8)
Minister Dhaka (February 11)
Comilla Victorians
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 9)
Khulna Tigers (February 11)
Khulna Tigers (February 12)
Minister Dhaka
Khulna Tigers (February 9)
Fortune Barishal (February 11)
Khulna Tigers
Minister Dhaka (February 9)
Comilla Victorians (February 11)
Comilla Victorians (February 12)
Chattogram Challengers
Sylhet Sunrisers (February 12)
Sylhet Sunrisers
Fortune Barishal (February 8)
Comilla Victorians (February 9)
Chattogram Challengers (February 12)
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Verdict
Fortune Barishal will start as favorites, but Sylhet Sunrisers may upset the table-topper if they prepare well. Sylhet must execute their strategy on the field in order to win this league match against Barishal. Oppositely, Barishal will want to win the contest in order to claim the top spot in the BPL 2022 points table. Batting second should be the preferred choice because dew might play a significant impact in the evening. The first league stage encounter between these two teams in Dhaka was abandoned due to inclement weather.
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BPL 2022: Chattogram Challengers Face Minister Dhaka in Do-or-Die Contest
The battle for a playoff spot in the BPL 2022 has intensified, with teams including Chattogram Challengers, Sylhet Sunrisers, and Khulna Tigers vying for the fourth spot on the points table. The Khulna Tigers have a good chance of advancing to the knockout round. Oppositely, Chattogram and Sylhet have no choice but to win their remaining matches in order to qualify for the playoffs. Chattogram will play against Dhaka in the first match on Tuesday, which is a must-win contest for the Challengers. Let's take a look at the Chattogram Challengers vs Minister Dhaka match preview.
23rd Match Preview: Chattogram Challengers vs Minister Dhaka
The Minister Dhaka team will be captained by Bangladesh's T20I skipper Mahmudullah Riyad, while experienced all-rounder Naeem Islam will lead the Chattogram Challengers. Let's take a look at the latest team news from both sides.
Chattogram Challengers
The Chattogram Challengers have a number of Bangladesh cricket's up-and-coming stars. As a result, supporters are very enthusiastic about this team. The Challengers were captained by Mehidy Hasan Miraz. He was relieved of his duties during the Chattogram phase, sparking controversy. Naeem Islam is directing the Chattogram team in his place. However, Chattogram have struggled under his leadership.
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Chattogram have 6 points from 8 games and they are currently in fifth place in the standings. With only two games remaining in the league, Chattogram have no choice but to win their remaining games in order to qualify for the playoffs.
No injuries have been reported in the Chattogram campaign, and all of the players in the squad are available for selection. English recruit Will Jacks will be crucial in the match against Dhaka. Jacks is one of the tournament's leading run-scorers. Apart from him, the Chattogram Challengers will need Mehidy Miraz, pacer Shoriful Islam, and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury to succeed.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Will Jacks, Afif Hossain, Shamim Hossain Middle Order: Chadwick Walton, Benny Howell, Mehidy Hasan, Naeem Islam (c), Akbar Ali (wk) Lower Order: Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Nasum Ahmed, Shoriful Islam.
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Minister Dhaka
Minister Dhaka are one of the tournament's favorites. Dhaka struggled in the first phase, but they came back strong in the second phase. Minister Dhaka are presently in fourth place in the points table with seven points after seven matches. If Dhaka defeat Chattogram in this match, they will qualify for the playoffs.
The squad is injury-free and all of the players are available to compete in this match. The veteran opener Tamim Iqbal has been their best performer. The left-hand opener scored a match-winning hundred in a phase 2 encounter against Sylhet Sunrisers. The opening duo of Tamim Iqbal and Mohammad Shahzad is one of the best in the BPL 2022 competition. Apart from them, the Dhaka team will bank on skipper Mahmudullah and West Indian Andre Russell's performance.
Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Tamim Iqbal, Mohammad Shahzad, Mohammad Naim Middle-Orders: Imran Uzzaman (wk), Mahmudullah (c), Andre Russell, Shuvagata Hom, Mashrafe Mortaza Lower-Order: Rubel Hossain, Ebadot Hossain, Qais Ahmad.
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BPL 2022 Points Table (as of 7/02/2022)
Team
Match
Win
Lose
Points
NRR
Fortune Barishal
8
5
2
11
-0.014
Comilla Victorians
7
4
2
9
0.506
Khulna Tigers
7
4
3
8
0.266
Minister Dhaka
7
3
3
7
0.266
Chattogram Challengers
8
3
5
6
-0.215
Sylhet Sunrisers
7
1
5
3
-0.790
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Verdict
Minister Dhaka will start as favorites because of the strength of both teams, but no one can deny that Chattogram have the capacity to win this match. They defeated Dhaka by 30 runs in a phase 1 match of BPL 2022. Therefore, Dhaka will be keen to take revenge against the Chattogram team. On the other hand, Chattogram need to win the match to stay alive in the competition. The toss could be crucial in this match as well because the surface in Sylhet is likely to favor spinners. Batting second should be the preferable option for the team that wins the toss. Overall, the match between Chattogram Challengers and Minister Dhaka has the potential to be entertaining.
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BPL 2022: Soumya, Mushfiqur guide Khulna to fourth win
Soumya Sarkar and Mushfiqur Rahim guided Khulna Tigers to their fourth win in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) against Sylhet Sunrisers on Monday.
This match had some controversy as the Sylhet captain, Ravi Bopara, handed the leadership role right before the toss removing Mosaddek Hossain, was found altering the shape and state of the ball during the 9th over of the match, for which, they were handed a penalty of five runs.
In the last over, Sylhet needed 36 runs, and Alauddin Babu smashed Kamrul Islam Rabbi for three sixes off the first three balls to create the last hope for his team. But in the end, Sylhet only managed 20, and Khulna won by 15 runs.
With this win, Khulna marched ahead towards the play-offs while for Sylhet, advancing to the play-off became a distant dream with five defeats in seven matches they have played so far.
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While batting first after losing the toss, Khulna posted 182 for three in 20 overs riding on the unbeaten stand of 136 by Soumya and Mushfiqur. In the fourth wicket stand, they came up with one of the best partnerships of the ongoing BPL.
Soumya scored 82 off 62 balls with four fours and four sixes while Mushfiqur hit 62 off 38 balls with six fours and two sixes.
BPL debutant Aks Swadhin and Sohag Gazi bagged one wicket each for Sylhet Sunrisers.
In reply, Sylhet opener Anamul Haque hit 47 off 33 balls with three fours and three sixes while Colin Ingram posted 37 off 28 balls with two sixes. And with three sixes in a row, Alauddin scored 25 off 7 balls for Sylhet, but that was not enough for them to avoid the fifth defeat of the season.
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Along with doing well with the bat, Soumya shone with the ball as well taking two for 27. Besides him, Thisara Perera, the Sri Lankan allrounder of Khulna also took two wickets for them.
Khulna will take on Minister Group Dhaka in their next match on February 9 while Sylhet will lock horns against Fortune Barishal on February 8.
BPL 2022: Barishal continue on winning-streak
After losing two of their first three matches, Fortune Barishal are doing great at the right time.
They continued on the winning streak beating Comilla Victorians on Monday by 32 runs in Sylhet.
It was Barishal’s fourth win on a trot, and it helped them to top the points table with 11 points from eight matches they have played so far. With this victory, Barishal nearly confirmed their play-off berth.
While defending 155, Barishal bowled 16 overs of spin that the Victorians batters failed to negotite with those overs.
Barishal captain, Shakib Al Hasan, was as smart as he has always been with bowling changes which slowed down the pace of the match and eventually guided Comilla to a batting collapse.
Comilla won the toss and sent Barishal to bat first who posted 155 for five in 10 overs with Shakib hitting the highest 50 off 37 balls with four fours and two sixes.
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They had a flying start with the help of Munim Shahriar’s 25-ball 45 with four fours and three sixes.
However, Chris Gayle and Najmul Hossain Shanto failed to deliver well as they posted 10 and 1 respectively.
Left-arm spinner Tanvir Islam took two wickets for the Victorians.
In reply, the Victorians were never able to take control of the game.
They lost captain Imrul Kayes for one, Liton Das and Mominul Haque posted 19 and 30 respectively but their efforts failed to avoid a defeat for them.
Karim Janat and Tanvir scored 17 and 21 quickly, but that also went in vain due to the failure of the middle-order. Five of Victorians’ first seven batters failed to reach a double-digit score.
They eventually tumbled for 123 for nine in 20 overs.
Right-arm spinner Nayeem Hasan took three wickets for Barishal while Shakib and Dwayne Bravo took two wickets each.
Also read: BPL 2022: Imrul, Liton guide Victorians to back on winning-streak
Both Barishal and Comilla will take on Sylhet Sunrisers on February 8 and 9 in Sylhet in their next games.
After three days of play on February 7, 8 and 9, BPL will be back to Dhaka for the final phase of the event.
BPL 2022: Favourites to Win Player of the Series Award
The eighth season of the Bangladesh Premier League has reached the crucial stage of the competition as the third phase came to an end on Friday (February 4). Dropping points might be expensive for the teams from here. Therefore, players have to be more consistent for their respective sides in the remaining two phases. Season 8 of the BPL has already seen some amazing performances and more outstanding individual displays are expected in the coming matches. Let's take a look at the early favorites for the BPL 2022 player of the series award.
The Front-Runners for the BPL Season 8 Best Player Award
Here is a list of the finest BPL 2022 performers thus far to see who may win the player of the series award. Let's take a closer look at the top performers on this list.
Will Jacks (Chattogram Challengers)
Performance in BPL 2022: M: 8 | Runs: 280 | HS: 69 | SR: 158.19 | 50s: 3 | Catches: 5
Chattogram Challengers English recruit Will Jacks has been one of the BPL's most consistent performances this season. Currently, he has the highest runs (280) in eight matches with a strike rate of above 150. Jacks has a chance to win the player of the series award if Chattogram make the playoffs.
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Tamim Iqbal (Minister Dhaka)
Performance in BPL 2022: M: 6 | Runs: 262 | HS: 111* | SR: 135.75 | 100s: 1 | Catches: 4
Dhaka's opener, Tamim Iqbal has been in superb form in this season's BPL. He has scored 262 runs with a strike rate of 135.75. Tamim scored a match-winning hundred against Sylhet Sunrisers in phase 2. Tamim might win the award for the first time if he continues to perform well as a batter till the end.
Mustafizur Rahman (Comilla Victorians)
Performance in BPL 2022: M: 6 | Wickets: 11 | BBI: 5/27 | Econ: 6.62 | 5W: 1
The left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman presently has the most wickets in the competition. He has taken 11 wickets in just six matches with Comilla Victorians. Comilla have a good chance of winning the BPL this season, and Mustafizur can win the best player award.
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Shakib Al Hasan (Fortune Barishal)
Performance in BPL 2022: M: 6 | Runs: 137 | HS: 50 | SR: 133.00 | 50s: 1 | Wickets: 10 | BBI: 3/23 | Econ: 4.76
The captain of Fortune Barishal, Shakib Al Hasan hasn't been in the best of form this season. Despite this, Shakib has been one of the tournament's leading wicket-takers, with 137 runs in six matches. Shakib Al Hasan is considered one of the early favorites to win the Player of the Series award.
Andre Fletcher (Khulna Tigers)
Performance in BPL 2022: M: 6 | Runs: 206 | HS: 71* | SR: 132.90 | 50s: 2
Andre Fletcher has been one of the Khulna Tigers' best players of the season. With 206 runs in six matches, he is presently the third-highest run-scorer in BPL Season 8. Fletcher has done an excellent job, but his prospects of winning the best player award are entirely dependent on the performance of the Khulna Tigers in the tournament.
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Mahmudullah Riyad (Minister Dhaka)
Performance in BPL 2022: M: 6 | Runs: 194 | HS: 70* | SR: 139.56 | 50s: 1 | Wickets: 2 | BBI: 1/12 | Econ: 8.00 | Catches: 3
The captain of Minister Dhaka Mahmudullah Riyad has performed well with the bat. Riyad has a strike rate of 139.56 and has scored 194 runs in six matches. He is one of his team's main players and will be crucial for Dhaka in the tournament's later stages. Mahmudullah can win his second player of the series honor If Dhaka win the season 8 championship match.
Kamrul Islam Rabbi (Khulna Tigers)
Performance in BPL 2022: M: 6 | Wickets: 11 | BBI: 3/45 | Econ: 9.85
Right-arm pacer Kamrul Islam Rabbi is one of the leading wicket-takers in the BPL this season. Rabbi's bowling has helped Khulna win matches, and he is one of the early front-runners for the best player of the series award. However, Khulna must appear in the BPL 2022 championship match in order for him to receive the honor.
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Other Notable Candidates
Apart from the players mentioned above, Mohammad Shazad of Minister Dhaka, Andre Russell of Minister Dhaka, Chris Gayle of Fortune Barishal, DJ Bravo of Fortune Barishal, Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Chattogram Challengers, Mujeeb Ur Rahman of Fortune Barishal, and a number of other top players from each franchise have the chance to improve their individual performances in the tournament's final two phases. Therefore, these players might be strong contenders for the BPL 2022 player of the series award.
Bottom Line
Winning the player of the series honor is always a significant accomplishment for a player. Because it is a reward for a player's on-field performance. Ace all-rounder, Shakib Al Hasan has won the BPL tournament's player of the series award three times. The other Bangladeshi player to win the season's best player award is Mahmudullah Riyad. Besides, Ashar Zaidi of England, Chris Gayle of Jamaica, and Andre Russell of Jamaica have all received the prestigious award once in the history of the BPL competition. There hasn't been a clear winner yet, but a number of contenders are fighting for the award this season. Overall, the player who can have the most influence in leading his side to the playoffs and finals has the best chance of winning the BPL 2022 player of the series honor.
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BPL 2022 Playoffs Scenarios: How Can Each Team Qualify?
The 2022 Bangladesh Premier League's third phase came to an end on Friday (February 4). The final two fixtures of the third phase were canceled due to inclement weather. All four teams received a point as a result of the abandoned matches. The fourth phase will begin on Monday in Sylhet. With only two more phases of the BPL season 8 to go, the race for the next round has heated up. Let's take a look at how each team can make the BPL 2022 playoffs.
BPL 2022 Sylhet Phase: Everything to Know
A total of six matches will be played in the fourth phase from February 7th to February 9th. All of the matches will be held at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, with two games each day.
Predictably, Sylhet Sunrisers will play the most three matches in the fourth phase. Oppositely, Minister Dhaka, Comilla Victorians, Khulna Tigers, and Fortune Barishal will each play two matches, while Chattogram Challengers will only play one. The fourth phase will begin with a match between Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal and will end with Comilla Victorians and Sylhet Sunrisers.
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The complete fixtures of BPL 2022's Sylhet Phase
Date
Fixtures
Time (Bangladesh Standard Time)
February 7, 2022
Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal
12.30 p.m.
February 7, 2022
Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Sunrisers
5.30 p.m.
February 8, 2022
Chattogram Challengers vs Minister Dhaka
12.30 p.m.
February 8, 2022
Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Sunrisers
5.30 p.m.
February 9, 2022
Khulna Tigers vs Minister Dhaka
12.30 p.m.
February 9, 2022
Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Sunrisers
5.30 p.m.
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
BPL 8 Playoffs Qualification Scenario
The race for a spot in the BPL 8 playoffs has heated up, with each side now vying for a spot in the top four. Take a look at each team's playoffs qualification scenario.
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BPL 8 points table (as of February 4, 2022)
Team
Match
Win
Lose
Points
NRR
Comilla Victorians
6
4
1
9
0.942
Fortune Barishal
7
4
2
9
-0.287
Minister Dhaka
7
3
3
7
0.266
Khulna Tigers
6
3
3
6
0.175
Chattogram Challengers
8
3
5
6
-0.215
Sylhet Sunrisers
6
1
4
3
-0.784
Source: https://www.espncricinfo.com/
Comilla Victorians
Comilla Victorians are on top of the points table with 9 points after six games, with four games remaining in the league phase. If Comilla win two of their remaining matches, they will qualify for the playoffs. However, they will be aiming to maintain their position in the points standings. Comilla will face Fortune Barishal and Sylhet Sunrisers in the Sylhet phase.
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Fortune Barishal
Fortune Barishal are in second place on the points table with 9 points. They need to win two more games to secure a playoffs spot. Fortune Barishal will aim to finish in the top two positions in the points standings at the completion of the league stage. Barishal will face Comilla and Sylhet in the fourth phase.
Minister Dhaka
Minister Dhaka are in third place with seven points after seven games. If Dhaka win two more games, they will be assured of a playoff berth. They may be able to qualify with just one win in their remaining three games, depending on the results of the other BPL 2022 fixtures. Dhaka will face Chattogram and Khulna in the fourth phase.
Khulna Tigers
With six points from six matches, the Khulna Tigers are in fourth place. They must win three more matches in their remaining four games to qualify for the playoffs. Khulna will face Sylhet and Dhaka in the fourth phase.
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Chattogram Challengers
The Chattogram Challengers got off to a good start this season. However, things began to shift when Mehidy Miraz was stripped of his captaincy. Chattogram have 6 points from 8 games and they have to win their final two games to stay firm in the competition. However, they will also have to rely on the outcomes of the remaining BPL 2022 league stage encounters.
Sylhet Sunrisers
The Sylhet team is in last place with only three points. They still have four games to play and must win all of them to qualify for the playoffs. Sylhet have a chance to qualify with three victories, depending on the outcomes of the other matches. Sylhet will face Khulna, Barishal, and Comilla in phase 4.
Bottom Line
Sylhet Sunrisers are presently at the bottom of the BPL 2022 points standings. However, Sylhet have the most games in hand along with Comilla Victorians and Khulna Tigers. Sylhet should expect good outcomes in their upcoming matches because they are hosting phase 4. Khulna Tigers and Chattogram Challengers, are also in a difficult position in the points standings. They must finish strong in the league phase. On the other hand, Minister Dhaka, Fortune Barishal, and Comilla Victorians are in front of the current points table.
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Friday's fixtures washed out at BPL
Both the matches of the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which were scheduled to take place on Friday, have been abandoned due to persistent rain.
In the first match of the day, Sylhet Sunrisers were scheduled to take on Fortune Barishal at 1:30 pm, while in the second match, Comilla Victorians will take on Minister Group Dhaka at 6:30 pm.
Since the matches are now cancelled, all of these four teams will have one point each.
Read:BPL 2022: Rain washes out Sylhet- Barishal match
All teams will now travel to Sylhet where six matches will be played on February 7, 8 and 9.
According to the current standing, Comilla Victorians are now at the top of the table with nine points. With the same amount of points, Fortune Barishal are now at number two.
Afghanistan’s Shahzad found to breach players’ code in BPL
Afghan opener Mohammad Shahzad, who is playing for Minister Group Dhaka in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), is found to have breached the players’ code on Friday.
He was found to smoke an e-cigarette in the field when his team was waiting for the weather’s permission to play their Friday’s match against Comilla Victorians.
When the rain stopped Shahzad, along with other players, came out of the dressing room to see the field and brought an e-cigarette and started smoking in the field— which is a clear violation of the players’ conduct in BPL.
Dhaka’s opener Tamim Iqbal and coaching staff member Mizanur Rahman were seen to restrain Shahzad from smoking but the wicketkeeper batter was seen to be reluctant. But in the end, he refrained from smoking.
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According to the players’ code of conduct, no player is allowed to carry any substance that is used for smoking.
“This sort of incident is a clear violation of the players’ code of conduct,” said Rakibul Hasan, the chief match referee of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the convenor of the technical committee of BPL.
He said smoking is strictly prohibited in the cricket field and not acceptable in any way.
Shahzad was unavailable for a comment on the incident.
Meanwhile, the first match of the day which was set to be played between Sylhet Sunrisers and Fortune Barishal was abandoned due to bad weather.
The second match, scheduled to start at 6:30 pm, is due to begin at around 8 pm.
BPL 2022: Rain washes out Sylhet- Barishal match
The first match of Friday in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which was scheduled between Sylhet Sunrisers and Fortune Barishal, has been abandoned due to rain.
The two teams will be awarded one point each.
Read:BPL: Rain plays spoilsport in Mirpur game
The rain came in around 12:30 pm and continued while writing this update at around 4 pm.
In the second match of the day, Comilla Victorians are scheduled to take Minister Group Dhaka at 6:30 pm.
But according to the weather forecast, the second match may also washed away due to the rain.
After Friday’s play, the teams will travel to Sylhet where six matches will be played on February 7, 8 and 9.
A total of 34 matches will be played in BPL and 18 have already taken place.
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Comilla are at the top of the points table with eight points from four wins in five matches they have played so far.
Barishal have also the same amount of points, but they are slightly behind Comilla in run-rate.
BPL: Rain plays spoilsport in Mirpur game
Rain played spoilsport on Friday afternoon, delaying the day's first match in the ongoing Bangabandhu Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
In the first match of the day from 1.30pm, Sylhet Sunrisers were scheduled to take on Fortune Barishal. But an hour of showers have delayed the match.
In the second match, Comilla Victorians will take on Minister Group Dhaka at 6.30pm.
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After Friday’s play, the teams will travel to Sylhet where six matches will be played on February 7, 8 and 9.
A total of 34 matches will be played in BPL, and 18 have already taken place.
Comilla are at the top of the points table, with eight points from four wins in five matches they have played so far. Barishal have also the same amount of points, but they are slightly behind Comilla in run-rate.
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