Bangladesh’s cricket authorities stated Monday it had compensated three senior cricketers a complete of $65,000 for selecting to play for the nationwide workforce moderately than within the profitable Indian Premier League this season.
“This is just a small gesture on our part,” Bangladesh Cricket Board cricket operations chief Jalal Yunus informed AFP, with the money to be break up 3 ways between Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed and Liton Das.
“They did not demand any money from us formally, but we felt they should be at least partially compensated, if not fully”.
Jalal stated this is able to not be an everyday apply.
“We believe playing for the national team should be unconditional,” he added. “But our board will consider it case-by-case, as players’ well-being is also one of our priorities”.
Shakib Al Hasan was picked up by the Kolkata Knight Riders for this yr’s IPL, however the all-rounder pulled out of the competitors, which clashed with Bangladesh’s collection in opposition to Ireland at residence and away.
The BCB denied clearance to Test captain Shakib and vice-captain Liton till they performed the one-off Test in opposition to Ireland in Dhaka from April 4 to eight.
Liton, who obtained his maiden call-up within the IPL this season, additionally from the Knight Riders, joined the franchise after the Test match however returned residence having performed only one sport.
Taskin was unsold within the IPL gamers’ public sale, however Jalal stated he had been supplied a spot as an damage alternative.
Mustafizur Rahman was the one Bangladeshi participant to have the chance to play for an prolonged stint together with his IPL workforce this season, however ended up solely showing in two matches for the Delhi Capitals.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com