The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is preparing to open the edition of Women's Bangladesh Premier League (W-BPL)from the 8th to the 15th of February, 2025, after the end of the men's service. Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The competition will consist of three teams and each team will play the other team twice in six league games before finishing.
The making about BPL Women
Speculation surrounding the nature and how the W-BPL should be held has been going on for some time now. However, this is where cricket fans can get an idea of what the W-BPL will look like.
Nazmul AbedinThe chairman of the women's team at BCB, confirmed while talking to the media in Sylhet, that although they initially considered four teams, the league will have only three teams to ensure that the competition is successful. He emphasized that the WBPL's goal is not just money but to promote women's cricket in the country Bangladesh.
Abedin explained that the team came to the conclusion that expanding beyond three teams would reduce the playing field, which is why the BCB decided on this model. The tournament aims to provide a platform for local talent to excel and bring in international interest, with each team allowing one foreign player in each match.
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WBPL aims to promote women's cricket in Bangladesh
The Women's Bangladesh Premier League will be held at the famous Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, all the matches are scheduled to be played there. In terms of players, each team will have 15 national players, while foreign players will be included in every game to bring variety to the tournament. Discussions with franchisees have already taken place, and there is interest in participating.
Abedin confirmed that financial concerns, which have affected the men's BPL in the past, will not affect the WBPL. He addressed the recent controversy over unpaid wages in the men's BPL, saying that better planning and management could have prevented similar problems in the women's tournament. With this commitment, the BCB aims to overcome technical and financial challenges, ensure the success of the WBPL and set a precedent for the future of women's cricket in the country.
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