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The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is gearing up for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Bangladesh Premier League (W-BPL), set to take place from February 8 to 15, 2025, following the conclusion of the ongoing men’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The tournament will feature three teams, with each team playing against the others twice in a total of six league matches before culminating in the final.
The composition for Women’s BPL
Speculation around the nature and the manner in which the W-BPL is to be carried out have been going on for some time now. However, it’s only now that the cricketing community finally has an idea of how the W-BPL would look like.
Nazmul Abedin, the Chairman of the BCB’s women’s wing, confirmed while speaking to journalists in Sylhet, that despite initially considering four teams, the league will feature only three teams to ensure a more competitive tournament. He emphasized that the goal of the WBPL is not merely financial but to uplift the standard of women’s cricket in Bangladesh.
Abedin explained that the board reached to a conclusion that expanding beyond three teams could dilute the quality of play, which is why the BCB decided on this format. The competition is aimed at providing a platform for local talent while also introducing an international flavor, with each team allowed one foreign player per match.
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WBPL aims to raise the standard of women’s cricket in Bangladesh
The Women’s Bangladesh Premier League will be held at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, with all matches scheduled to take place there. In terms of player composition, each team will consist of 15 local players, while one foreign player will be included in each playing XI to bring diversity to the tournament. Discussions with franchises have already taken place, and there is keen interest in participating.
Abedin assured that financial concerns, which have impacted the men’s BPL in the past, would not affect the WBPL. He addressed recent controversies involving unpaid salaries in the men’s BPL, stating that meticulous planning and management would prevent similar issues from arising in the women’s competition. With this commitment, the BCB aims to address both technical and financial challenges, ensuring the successful organization of the WBPL and setting a precedent for the future of women’s cricket in the country.
