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The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) was thrown into uncertainty on Thursday after the scheduled match between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express was delayed, with neither team arriving at the venue following a nationwide boycott called by the country’s cricketers.

The disruption comes after the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) urged players to withdraw from all forms of cricket until Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director and finance committee chairman M. Najmul Islam tenders his resignation.

The protest is in response to what players described as “humiliating and objectionable” public remarks made by Najmul earlier this week.

The notice of delay was issued a couple of hours before the day’s BPL fixture was due to begin at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.

The impact of the boycott was felt beyond the franchise league, with all four first-division Dhaka Cricket League matches scheduled for Thursday morning also failing to get underway, raising serious concerns within the BCB.

CWAB had earlier issued an ultimatum, making it clear that players would not take the field for the BPL clash unless Najmul stepped down.

After a meeting between BCB officials and player representatives ended without a breakthrough, the players’ body held an impromptu press conference at a city hotel at 1:00pm local time, reiterating its stance and confirming the continuation of the boycott.

The BCB, meanwhile, announced that it has initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against Najmul.

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In an official statement, the board distanced itself from the comments made by its director and expressed regret over the controversy.

“The Bangladesh Cricket Board reiterates its regret over the recent objectionable comments made by a Board member. We acknowledge the concern caused by the remarks and reaffirm our commitment to professionalism, respect for cricketers, and the values that uphold the game,” the statement read.

The board added that due process would be followed in addressing the matter.

“As a constitutional body, the BCB is duty-bound to address such matters according to established rules and professional guidelines,” the statement added.

“Formal disciplinary proceedings have been initiated, a show-cause letter issued, and the individual instructed to submit a written response within 48 hours. Appropriate action will be taken based on the outcome of these proceedings.”

Emphasising the significance of the ongoing tournament, the BCB underlined that players remain central to the success of the league.

“The Bangladesh Premier League T20 2026 is in its final phase and remains the country’s most popular and globally recognised domestic franchise competition. The Board firmly believes that players are the main stakeholders and the lifeblood of all cricketing activities under the BCB.”

The controversy stems from comments made by Najmul on the sidelines of a board prayer meeting for the late former prime minister Khaleda Zia.

Addressing questions about the financial implications if Bangladesh were to miss matches at the upcoming T20 World Cup, Najmul suggested that the board would not suffer financially, adding that players would receive no compensation if they missed out.

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SYLHET: Tanzid Hasan played an impressive knock of 76 from 43 balls to help Rajshahi Warriors ease past Dhaka Capitals in the 24th fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26.

With this win, Warriors are now in pole position with 12 points in eight games.

Rajshahi Warriors moved to the top spot after chasing down a partly target of 132 in 16.1 overs, losing three wickets in the process.

Muhammad Waseem and Tanzid Hasan started the chase on a positive note with a 38-run stand in 4.2 overs.

Waseem made 22 off 13 with the aid of a six and two fours.

Meanwhile, Tanzid and skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto kept the Capitals bowlers away with a 33-run partnership.

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Tanzid Hasan did the bulk of the scoring, with the latter being dismissed for five in the eighth over of the game. Shanto could only add five to the total.

At this stage, Rajshahi Warriors were 71-2 with seasoned batter Mushfiqur Rahim joining Tanzid. The pair put on a 44-run partnership, which gave the Warriors the insight they needed for the victory.

Imad Wasim eventually broke the stand with Tanzid’s wicket, who was cleaned up after hitting five sixes and seven fours.

Eventually, the Warriors cruised to a victory with Mushfiqur Rahim (12*) and James Neesham (10*) at the crease.

For Dhaka Capitals, Saif Hassan, Nasir Hossain, and Imad Wasim picked up a wicket each.

Earlier, Dhaka Capitals could not capitalize on the decision to bat first as the whole side was skittled out for 131 on the last ball of the final over.

Usman Khan remained the top scorer with 41 off 27 balls, striking five fours and two sixes.

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Despite an opening partnership of 54 runs in the first over, the Capitals’ middle order could not rise to the occasion with wickets tumbling at regular intervals.

Abdul Gaffar Saqlain and Ripon Mondol were the chief destroyers as they never allowed Capitals batters to bat freely, resulting in a below-par total.

For Rajshahi Warriors, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain starred with the ball, taking a four-wicket haul. Ripon Mondol continued his impressive run in the tournament with three scalps to his name.

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SYLHET: Parvez Hossain Emon’s unbeaten 52 powered Sylhet Titans to a six-wicket win over Rangpur Riders in a Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 clash here on Monday.

Titans captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s decision to field first paid immediate dividends as Rangpur Riders stumbled to 27-3 inside the first five overs.

Litton Das fought briefly with 22 off 12 balls, while Pakistan’s Iftikhar Ahmed struggled for 17 off 20 deliveries.

Khushdil Shah top-scored for the Riders with 30 off 24, and Mahmudullah contributed 29 off 23, but the visitors were eventually bowled out for 114 in 19.1 overs.

Nasum Ahmed and Shohidul Islam led the Titans’ bowling attack with three wickets apiece, while Moeen Ali chipped in with two.

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In reply, Sylhet Titans got off to a solid start with an opening partnership of 54 between Tawfique Khan and Parvez Hossain Emon.

Sufiyan Muqeem broke the stand by removing Tawfique for 33 off 22, but Emon anchored the innings alongside contributions from Ariful Islam (21 off 26) and Afif Hossain (12).

Emon’s composed 52 off 41 balls, which included three sixes and three fours, guided Sylhet to a six-wicket victory with 15 balls to spare.

The win propelled Sylhet Titans to second place in the BPL points table, while Rangpur Riders remained fourth with four wins from eight games.

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SYLHET: Hassan Eisakhil’s sublime knock and an all-round bowling performance led by pacer Ihsanullah led Noakhali Express to an easy win over Dhaka Capitals here in the 22nd fixture of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 on Sunday.

Set a challenging 185-run target, Capitals’ innings folded on 143 in 18.2 overs.

Ihsanullah and Hasan Mahmud inflicted a poor start on Capitals, reducing them to 19-4 in 4.2 overs.

Following the early hiccup, Mohammad Mithun and Shamim Hossain arrested the slide with a half-century stand.

Hossain departed after scoring 29 from 16 with the aid of four boundaries and a six.

Meanwhile, Mithun (33 from 31) was also sent back at the end of the 13th over, which sparked a collapse that Capitals could not recover from.

Eventually, the whole team was bundled out, which handed Noahkhali Express their second win of the season.

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For Noakhali Express, it was an all-round bowling performance with Mohammad Nabi and Ihsanullah picking up two wickets each.

Earlier, opting to bat first, Noakhali Express piled up 184/7 in their 20 overs.

Hassan Eisakhil starred with the bat, top-scoring with 92 from 60 balls with the help of five sixes and seven fours.

The highlight of the innings was the opening partnership, with Eisakhil and Soumya Sarkar adding 101 in 9.2 overs.

Shahadat Hossain also contributed with the bat, hitting seven fours and a six before getting caught behind for 48 from 25 balls.

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For Dhaka Capitals, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taijul Islam, and Abdullah Al Mamun scalped two wickets apiece.

Earlier in the day, Rajshahi Warriors eased past Rangpur Riders by seven wickets.

The Warriors chased down the 179-run target, losing four wickets in the process with five balls remaining.

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Muhammad Waseem  starred with the bat, both scoring 76 and 87, respectively.

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SYLHET: Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and his son Hassan Eisakhil on Sunday became the first father-son duo to bat together in a T20 match.

The pair recorded the feat during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 fixture between Noakhali Express and Dhaka Capitals.

Eisakhil, 19, made his BPL debut, receiving the cap from his father, Nabi, ahead of the 22nd fixture of the tournament.

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Hassan Eisakhil opened the innings for Express and remained the top-scorer for his side with 92 from 60 balls, laced with five sixes and seven fours.

Due to Eisakhil’s knock, Noakhali Express racked up 184-7 at the end of their 20 overs.

The historic moment came when Habibur Rahman Sohan was dismissed in the 13th over, bringing Mohammad Nabi to the crease.

At this stage, Noakhali Express scorecard read 119-3.

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This marked the first occasion when a father-son duo batted together in a T20 match.

The pair stitched a 53-run partnership, bringing the score to 172 at the end of 18 overs. Eisakhil did the bulk of the scoring, whereas Nabi was dismissed for 17 from 13 with the help of two fours.

Earlier, the duo had squared off in a match during the Afghanistan Shpageeza Cricket League final, with Mohammad Nabi facing his son Hassan Eisakhil.

In November 2025, Timor-Leste’s Suhail Sattar and Yahya Suhail made history as the first father-and-son duo to play together in an international match.

The pair recorded the unique feat in Timor-Leste’s first international match against Indonesia in Bali on November 6, 2025.

Although parent-child duos featuring in a match together are rare, it has happened before.

Switzerland’s women’s team featured a mother-daughter duo — Metty Fernandes and Naina Metty Saju — who played six T20Is together in 2025.

Similarly, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and his son Tagenarine played 11 first-class matches for Guyana, with Shivnarine even captaining his son in a game against Windward Islands at Providence Stadium in March 2014.

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SYLHET: Hasan Mahmud’s four-wicket haul helped Noakhali Express edge past Rangpur Riders by nine runs in the 20th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26  here at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Set stiff 149, Riders fell short and could only muster 139-9 at the end of their 20 overs.

Dawid Malan and Litton Das added 21 on the opening wicket partnership before both were back in the hutch in successive overs.

Malan scored seven while Das hit three boundaries before getting bowled for 15 off 13.

As a result, Rangpur Riders were in early trouble with 23-2 in four overs.

With his side in trouble, Iftikhar Ahmed and Towhid Hridoy launched a recovery with a 63-run partnership, although it was on the slower side, taking 51 balls.

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The pair’s calculated batting brought the total to 86 in 12.3 overs before Iftikhar got caught. The right-hander remained the top scorer with 37 from 31 balls with the help of six fours.

Hridoy and Mahmudullah added 14, but a lower middle order collapse slumped them to 112-6 in 16.5 overs.

Nonetheless, with 15 required off the last over, Hasan Mahmud delivered an impressive over, picking up three wickets while giving away only five runs, sealing the first win of the tournament for his side.

Earlier, put into bat first, Rangpur Riders bowlers did well to bundle out Noakhali Express for 148 in 19.4 overs.

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Soumya Sarkar and Shahadat Hossain were off the blocks quickly, adding 25 in 2.1 overs.

But Mustafizur Rahman broke the threatening stand with Hossain’s wicket, who scored 14 from eight.

Meanwhile, Sarkar and Habibur Rahman Sohan steadied the innings as they stitched a 43-run partnership, which brought the total to 68 at the end of seven overs.

Sohan’s brisk 30 off 16 included two sixes and three fours.

With Noakhali Express cruising, Riders’ bowlers made a roaring comeback with quick wickets in the middle overs.

Jaker Ali remained the top-scorer with 38 off 37 while Mahidul Islam Ankon hit a six and a four to lift them to a competitive total.

For Rangpur Riders, Mustafizur Rahman and Mrittunjoy Chowdhury shared six wickets each.

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SYLHET: Hasan Nawaz produced a match-winning performance to guide Chattogram Royals to a dramatic two-wicket victory over Rajshahi Warriors on the final ball of their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 clash on Friday.

After opting to bowl first, Chattogram Royals delivered a disciplined bowling display to restrict Rajshahi Warriors to a modest 128 for 9 in their allotted 20 overs.

The Warriors never found momentum with the bat, as wickets fell at regular intervals and no batter managed to post a significant score.

Muhammad Waseem and SM Meherob were the joint top-scorers with 19 runs apiece, while Akbar Ali and veteran Mushfiqur Rahim chipped in with 17 and 15, respectively.

Aamir Jamal led the Royals’ bowling effort with three wickets, while Shoriful Islam and Tanvir Islam claimed two each.

Captain Mahedi Hasan and Hasan Nawaz also contributed with a wicket apiece to complete a collective bowling effort.

The chase, however, was far from straightforward for Chattogram Royals. They were rocked early and found themselves struggling at 28 for 4 inside the power play.

Hasan Nawaz then combined with skipper Mahedi Hasan to steady the innings, adding 40 runs for the fifth wicket and briefly shifting momentum back in the Royals’ favour.

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Just as Chattogram looked set to take control, Sandeep Lamichhane dismissed Mahedi Hasan for 28 to reopen the contest.

Asif Ali followed with a crucial 27 off 25 balls, keeping the chase alive alongside Nawaz, but Binura Fernando’s breakthrough once again tilted the balance towards Rajshahi.

The match went down to the wire, with Chattogram needing 10 runs in the final over.

Nawaz rose to the occasion, striking eight runs off the first three deliveries.

Despite two consecutive dot balls from SM Meherob, Nawaz kept his composure and scampered back for a decisive double off the final delivery to seal a thrilling win.

Hasan Nawaz remained unbeaten on 35 off 36 balls, anchoring the chase under pressure and proving decisive with both bat and ball.

With this victory, Chattogram Royals consolidated their position at the top of the BPL points table, while Rajshahi Warriors remain fourth as the league stage intensifies.

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SYLHET: Moeen Ali’s all-round brilliance and Salman Irshad’s three-wicket haul powered Sylhet Titans to a 20-run victory over Dhaka Capitals in the 18th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 here at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.

Set 181, Capitals fell short, ending on 160-8 after their 20 overs despite a strong start.

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Abdullah Al Mamun added 56 in 5.5 overs before quick wickets jolted their chase.

Mamun made 24 from 11 with the help of five fours.

Titans bowlers made a comeback with the wickets of Nasir Hossain and Shamim Hossain, both dismissed for three and one run respectively.

As a result, Dhaka Capitals were reduced to 67-3 in 8.5 overs.

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But it was Gurbaz who held firm and kept the scoreboard ticking. The right-hander stitched a 37-run stand with Saif Hassan to put the chase back on track.

Gurbaz reached his half-century, but Azmatullah Omarzai and Salman Irshad struck in successive overs, which removed both of the set batters.

The opener remained the top scorer with 51 off 44, striking two sixes and three fours, whereas Saif’s 22 off 14 included a boundary and a six.

With the asking rate mounting, Salman Irshad kept chipping with the ball and dented the Capitals’ chase. Consequently, they slumped to 113-6 from 104-3 in 14.3 overs.

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Eventually, Capitals fell short with Sabbir Rahman remaining unbeaten on 25 off 16 with the aid of two sixes.

For Sylhet Titans, Salman Irshad topped the wickets chart with three wickets. Moeen Ali also delivered with the ball, picking up two wickets.

Earlier, put into bat first, Sylhet Titans managed to put `180 for 6 on the board in their allotted 20 overs.

The highlight of Sylhet Titans innings was Moeen Ali’s fireworks late down the order as he hit 28 off just eight deliveries, laced with three sixes and two fours.

Meanwhile, Ariful Islam and Parvez Hossain Emon were the other notable contributors with the bat, scoring 32 and 38 runs, respectively, which helped Titans reach a winning total.

For Dhaka Capitals, Ziaur Rahman was the pick of the bowlers, scalping three wickets.

Earlier in the day, Rajshahi Warriors defeated Noakhali Express by four wickets in the 17th fixture of the BPL.

Warriors chased down 152 run target in the final over, losing six wickets in the process.

Muhammad Waseem starred with the bat, scoring 60 off 35, studded with four sixes and four boundaries.

Mehedi Hasan Rana picked up three wickets for Noakhali Express.

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SYLHET: Aamir Jamal picked up a four-wicket haul to power Chattogram Royals past Sylhet Titans by 14 runs in the 16th match of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 here on Wednesday.

Set a challenging 199, Titans were bowled out on 184 in 19.4 overs.

The chase started on a shaky note as Parvez Hossain Emon departed for two in the second over. After an early wicket, Tawfique Khan and Afif Hossain put the chase back on track with a 40-run partnership.

Jamal jolted Sylhet Titans with a double wicket in the fifth over, removing Tawfique, who made 23 off 19, and Rony Talukdar for six.

As a result, Titans were reduced to 50-3 at the end of the power play.

Chattogram Royals mounted pressure with wickets at regular intervals, but Afif Hossain held the innings together with a couple of partnerships.

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Afif was eventually dismissed in the 11th over after scoring 46 from 33 with the aid of four boundaries and two sixes.

He remained the top-scorer in an otherwise shambolic batting display.

Eventually, Royals secured victory despite Khaled Ahmed’s fireworks, who hit three sixes and a four in his 25 from nine balls.

For Chattogram Royals, Aamir Jamal picked up a four-wicket haul, which was ably backed up by Tanvir Islam and Shoriful Islam, both picking up two wickets each.

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Earlier, put into bat first, Chattogram Royals racked up 198-5 at the end of their 20 overs.

Adam Rossington continued his fine form as he remained the highest scorer, with 49 off 38 balls, striking half a dozen boundaries and a six.

Mahmudul Hasan Joy remained the other notable contributor as he hit a brisk 44 from 21, laced with four sixes and three boundaries.

Meanwhile, skipper Mahedi Hasan provided the innings’ late flourish with 33 from just 13, studded with four boundaries and a six.

For Sylhet Titans, Ruyel Miah picked up three wickets.

With this, Chattogram Royals reclaimed top spot with eight points. On the contrary, Sylhet Titans are in third place with six points.

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SYLHET: An imperious unbeaten knock from Nasir Hossain guided Dhaka Capitals to a commanding seven-wicket victory over winless Noakhali Express in a one-sided Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 clash here on Wednesday.

Chasing a modest target of 134, Dhaka suffered an early wobble as openers Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Abdullah Al Mamun departed cheaply, leaving the Capitals struggling at 14 for two.

However, Nasir Hossain steadied the innings with a decisive third-wicket partnership alongside Irfaan Shukkur, adding 59 runs to wrest control back from Noakhali.

Shukkur contributed 12 off 11 deliveries before falling to Zahir Khan, but Nasir found an able partner in Imad Wasim thereafter.

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The pair stitched together an unbeaten 61-run stand, comfortably steering Dhaka to victory with 35 balls to spare.

Nasir was the standout performer, finishing unbeaten on 90 off 50 balls, laced with 14 boundaries and two sixes. Imad provided brisk support, scoring 29 off just 16 deliveries to seal the chase emphatically.

Earlier, Noakhali Express endured another difficult outing with the bat after being sent in. Their innings faltered early as they slipped to 40 for five inside 10 overs.

Skipper Haider Ali and Mohammad Nabi then attempted a rescue act, adding 90 runs for the sixth wicket to lift their side to a respectable total.

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Haider scored 47 off 36 balls, including three fours and a six, before being dismissed in the final over, while Nabi remained unbeaten on 42 off 33, striking two fours and two sixes.

Despite the late recovery, Noakhali could only manage 133 for six in their 20 overs.

Dhaka Capitals’ bowling effort was a collective one, with Imad Wasim, Taskin Ahmed, Mohammad Saifuddin, Ziaur Rahman, Nasir Hossain and Abdullah Al Mamun all picking up a wicket apiece.

The victory marks Dhaka Capitals’ second win from five matches, placing them fifth on the points table.

Noakhali Express, meanwhile, remain rooted to the bottom, still searching for their first win after five outings in their debut season.

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