Mehidy Hasan Miraz Shines as BPL Faces Payment Crisis

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is facing a severe crisis due to non-payment of salaries to players and staff, with several teams, including Durbar Rajshahi, being affected. The issue has sparked criticism and potentially deterred foreign players and staff from participating in future editions of the BPL.

The crisis has led to the departure of Pakistani players Saad Nasim, Iftikhar Anjum, and Faisal from Durbar Rajshahi due to non-payment of salaries. Saad Nasim, a 3-time Pakistan ODI and T20I player, opted out of the league after not receiving payment for travel expenses. Iftikhar Anjum and Faisal, assistant coach and team analyst respectively, also parted ways with the franchise due to non-payment of salaries despite raising concerns multiple times.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has remained silent on the matter, while the National Sports Council has formed a three-member fact-finding committee to investigate the payment disputes and irregularities. The committee will examine the financial mismanagement and its impact on the league's credibility and reputation. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, a key player in the league, has been performing well despite the crisis surrounding the tournament.

The Bangladesh government has also stepped in to address the issue, forming a 3-member committee to investigate the non-payment of players in the BPL 2024-25 season. The committee, led by NSC director Humayun Kabir, has 7 days to submit its report. The issue has drawn criticism from the BCB and the World Cricketers Association, highlighting the need for immediate action to resolve the crisis.

The BPL is one of the most popular cricket leagues in the world, and the ongoing payment crisis poses a significant threat to its reputation and credibility. The league's organizers must take immediate action to resolve the issue and ensure that players and staff are paid their dues on time. The fate of the tournament and the future of cricket in Bangladesh hang in the balance, and it remains to be seen how the authorities will address this crisis.