Bangladesh Players free for National League (26 November 1998)

26 November 1998

Bangladesh Players free for National League

by Zahid Newaz in Dhaka

Putting an end to all controversy, it was decided Tuesday that the national cricketers of Bangladesh will participate in the ensuing domestic cricket league.

The decision came after an understanding was reached by Bangladesh Cricket Board President and Deputy Minister for Shipping Saber Hossain Chowdhury and the Cricket Committee for Dhaka Metropolis officials during a meeting at the minister's secretariat office.

The controversy arose after the BCB last week suddenly announced that the national cricketers will not be allowed to play in the domestic league to enable them proper practice for the 1999 World Cup. This was strongly protested by the CCDM.

The meeting also decided that the 80-over single league will begin in the first week of December ahead of the Damal Smriti Cricket tournament and should be completed within two months.

The World Cup preparatory camp of cricketers will begin in the first week of January next and players will be allowed to take leave from camp and participate in the respective league matches till January 30. But from January 31 onwards, no such players can take part in domestic cricket.

The BCB will send to ICC by January 15 the list of a 30-member Bangladesh squad for the 1999 England World Cup. It will pick up the squad by end December.

As earlier announced, the transfer of cricketers began Wednesday. The transfer formalities to be conducted from 5 pm to 8 pm every day will conclude on Friday.

Source :: CricInfo365