Is the BPL second in terms of its foreign players' quality?

[shabir kham]

With new signings this season with the likes of buttler and Williamson, are they second in terms of foreign player quailty?

 

[Executioner]

The number of top cricketers in BPL is quite big.

But I would say CPL in the past had big names. Williamson watto Sanga Shakib Guptill Williamson Afridi Miller DV all played in a single season.

CPL lately have been attracting a lot of not so great players. No offense to the foreign players tho but there are some foreign players who I have never heard of.

 

[mak36]

No, for the simple reason that "pay and play" means the BPL's foreign players list is somewhat misleading.

The quality of foreign players only means something if they are regularly playing. Playing one match and flying off doesn't really mean much.

 

[Hasan123]

CPL, big bash, and PSL are all well ahead of the BPL.

 

[Coconut]

Definitely. After Ipl and Bbl, BPL is certainly the 3rd most prestigious and competitive t20 tournament in the world where many high quality international players play.

 

[Major]

Cpl is a joke. There is no player and team loyalty. Every year players are playing for some other team.

 

[Major]

Bpl as in the bengali league?

first pay the players then talk.

When payment becomes an issue players dont go for such leagues

 

[Executioner]

Bpl as in the bengali league?

first pay the players then talk.

When payment becomes an issue players dont go for such leagues

The last two seasons had no payment worries. Everyone was paid well and paid as long as they were available.

If players weren't being paid well in the last two seasons why else would Buttler Williamson Watson Gayle Narine Mathews Afridi show up? Surely such players would not participate if there were payment issues.

 

[Slog]

Not really.

Its 4th for me

 

[KhalidRafi]

No.

 

[the Great Khan]

inmho I would put the PSL above it. Why? Because there are a few teams and the squads are very tight and compact. Also from feedback on the county circuit, players have mentioned how intense the cricket was as every match mattered. Sometimes it doesnt matter which foreign players play as long as the competition is intense. And the PSL had some intense competition.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

BPL is a joke of a tournament, the quality and that Gola ganda coloured scoreboard ticker says evrrything you might need to know about the league.

Its probably 5th or 6th in the pecking order if we are to considering the overall global appeal of the tournament.

 

[Executioner]

BPL is a joke of a tournament, the quality and that Gola ganda coloured scoreboard ticker says evrrything you might need to know about the league.

Its probably 5th or 6th in the pecking order if we are to considering the overall global appeal of the tournament.

Yet it attracts a lot of sponsors TV viewership and lots of foreign cricketers like Williamson Buttler Gayle Narine Watson

 

[silentkiller187]

Yet it attracts a lot of sponsors TV viewership and lots of foreign cricketers like Williamson Buttler Gayle Narine Watson

Players like the ones mentioned will fly in for 1 or 2 games max, profit a handsome $50,000-$100,000 and depart more like a holiday camp rather than an international league.

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

Psl only overhyped by Pak posters...

 

[Executioner]

Players like the ones mentioned will fly in for 1 or 2 games max, profit a handsome $50,000-$100,000 and depart more like a holiday camp rather than an international league.

Gayle will play one match the others will play more than a few matches

 

[the Great Khan]

Psl only overhyped by Pak posters...

with all due respect but according to people like Micheal Atherton many players speak highly of the league and how competitive it is. The matches are tough and the competition is tight. Hype is a totally different issue.

 

[thehub]

Not really.

Its 4th for me

There is a reason why most of the overseas stars prefer BPL over PSL. I am sure PSL is better than BPL for you.

 

[Slog]

There is a reason why most of the overseas stars prefer BPL over PSL. I am sure PSL is better than BPL for you.

which overseas preferred BPL and decided not to come to PSL?

Kevin Pietersen? Or was it Brendon McCullum? It could be likes of Shaun Tait, Eoin Morgan as well I guess

 

[Slog]

Psl only overhyped by Pak posters...

It is hyped because KP, McCullum, Eoin Morgan etc decide to play there and not BPL.

Watson too for eg preferred PSL and once he retired from int'ls he decided to come to BPL

 

[MMHS]

with all due respect but according to people like Micheal Atherton many players speak highly of the league and how competitive it is. The matches are tough and the competition is tight. Hype is a totally different issue.

PSL is far better in quality, not because of it's foreign recruits, rather because of the other 7 local players of the XI. But, if you ask my honest opinion, PSL being arranged in relatively less busy period (when most English, WI and Kiwi players are free even from domestics), I was expecting better foreign recruits.

Having said that, I don't think there is much in it regarding foreign recruits outside IPL. PSL for it's initial branding, bought few retired/former greats, which is fair enough, but eventually it should move to hiring more & more current & younger players. It's already by far the oldest league in terms of average age and that's true for foreigners as well.

 

[the Great Khan]

PSL is far better in quality, not because of it's foreign recruits, rather because of the other 7 local players of the XI. But, if you ask my honest opinion, PSL being arranged in relatively less busy period (when most English, WI and Kiwi players are free even from domestics), I was expecting better foreign recruits.

Having said that, I don't think there is much in it regarding foreign recruits outside IPL. PSL for it's initial branding, bought few retired/former greats, which is fair enough, but eventually it should move to hiring more & more current & younger players. It's already by far the oldest league in terms of average age and that's true for foreigners as well.

yes true but as word gets around we will see more younger players coming. Word goes around in the county circuit pretty quickly. Whats sad is that the BCCI doesnt let Indian players play in other leagues.

 

[CanadianG00se]

yes true but as word gets around we will see more younger players coming. Word goes around in the county circuit pretty quickly. Whats sad is that the BCCI doesnt let Indian players play in other leagues.

Many of us Indian fans are glad that BCCI doesn't allow its players to play every league around the world. If Kohli and Co starts appearing in leagues around the world then the hype surrounding IPL will diminish. The main reason why me and some of my pals get excited for IPL is because its the only event where best Indian players play against each other with some of the worlds best players alongside.
And there is also a brand value involved in it, IPL franchise would not like if Indian players showing up for all leagues and affecting the brand value of IPL franchise.

And no its not SAD that BCCI is protecting its asset.

 

[Coconut]

There is a reason why most of the overseas stars prefer BPL over PSL. I am sure PSL is better than BPL for you.

Retired kp who works as a TV analyst during ipl is the biggest star in PSL. Just shows the quality of PSL. Lol

 

[silentkiller187]

Retired kp who works as a TV analyst during ipl is the biggest star in PSL. Just shows the quality of PSL. Lol

Quality of the PSL had a part to play in Pakistans CLT victory no doubt about it. Non payment of players played a part in the Bangladeshis tears every time they get beaten.

 

[shabir kham]

Retired kp who works as a TV analyst during ipl is the biggest star in PSL. Just shows the quality of PSL. Lol

Buttler is equal roy
Williamson is equal Bmac
Morgan is equal Mathews

Now just tell me which more foreign players playing in BPL but not in PSL and the quailty of the bangladeshi players in it will make it dull and boring even if you hire de villeres and warner

 

[saeed5646]

Retired kp who works as a TV analyst during ipl is the biggest star in PSL. Just shows the quality of PSL. Lol

Lol a team is kick out of the Bpl due to payment issues and that too before starting of the league
Something never changes

 

[saeed5646]

Buttler is equal roy
Williamson is equal Bmac
Morgan is equal Mathews

Now just tell me which more foreign players playing in BPL but not in PSL and the quailty of the bangladeshi players in it will make it dull and boring even if you hire de villeres and warner

I look at the your starting post and now this
What are you trying to say ?

 

[Titan24]

BPL is definitely a good league and I like seeing young Bangladeshi players coming through but the way this league is being handled is really disappointing. One or two teams are disqualified every season with financial problems while there were one or two seasons league didnt take place at all.

Coming to PSL, considering IPL has been here for more than a decade and BPL has also been here for almost 5,6 years (Including financial crunch year where BPL didnt happen) and they are still being compared to PSL in terms of international experts comments, says something about PSL.

Just 2 seasons of PSL have take taken place and it is already one of the most celebrated cricketing events. Having the class of Viv Rochards and Wasim Akram as mentors is a big step ahead of many leagues and cricket quality is comparable to any league. We need to put some good local batting talent on display which is already present but just requires a chnace otherwise being totally unbiased PSL has best display of bowling in any cricket league around the globe.

 

[Titan24]

In terms of overall quality of cricket wise PSL has been extraordinary especially the season 2.

Big bash and Natwest just allow two to three foreign players while local bowling talent in Big Bash has really diminished and batting talent coming through also is nothing to rave about while natwest is extraordinary in terms of batting talent.

BPL and CPL both lack due to local talent for batting and bowling while IPL has some great batting talent while bowling talent is really lacking (some guys bowling 140 kph is not enough to say that they are talented).

If SA T20 global league starts well than it can be the one to compete with PSL in terms of quality of cricket wise.

 

[idrizzy]

Retired kp who works as a TV analyst during ipl is the biggest star in PSL. Just shows the quality of PSL. Lol

Funny thing is PSL urges teams to play younger players, which in turn helps Pakistan. Names are there for attraction which is all understandable, and it's mandatory that IPL have bigger names since they've been going on for longer - but I know which league I'd want for the benefit of my country.

 

[mak36]

Funny thing is PSL urges teams to play younger players, which in turn helps Pakistan. Names are there for attraction which is all understandable, and it's mandatory that IPL have bigger names since they've been going on for longer - but I know which league I'd want for the benefit of my country.

It's no accident that India haven't won the t20 WC since the advent of the IPL- tells you all you need to know: $ ahead of player development.

Pakistan meanwhile have already started to see the benefits of the PSL- the emerging category (EC) is a particularly good idea. The emerging players requirement should be increased once there are more teams playing in the PSL.

 

[idrizzy]

It's no accident that India haven't won the t20 WC since the advent of the IPL- tells you all you need to know: $ ahead of player development.

Pakistan meanwhile have already started to see the benefits of the PSL- the emerging category (EC) is a particularly good idea. The emerging players requirement should be increased once there are more teams playing in the PSL.

The emerging player requirement is an amazing tool since our domestic structure isn't the greatest, so it helps find hidden gems. Of course though, due to the domestic structure frailties, you might get average emerging talents playing ahead of amazing talents. However, I still think this is good for the future and we've already seen Shadab benefit from this.

I think the EC being increased is a tough one. Fans want to see foreign players because they possess a luxury tag, per se, and it's all the more enjoyable. If it increases, but say that you must include an U25 player with no internationals as a second player - maybe that'd be better. I'm still unsure what the EC requirements are (i think U21?) but if they do add to it, they have to expand the boundaries a little.

The great thing about the PSL is that it does help the future of Pakistan. I'd rather see a few young players in the franchises' starting XI than a team full of Sami's, Wahab's, Kamran's, etc who don't benefit us.

But you hit the nail on the head re: India. Which further says a lot about the development of the PSL compared to the IPL.

 

[mak36]

The emerging player requirement is an amazing tool since our domestic structure isn't the greatest, so it helps find hidden gems. Of course though, due to the domestic structure frailties, you might get average emerging talents playing ahead of amazing talents. However, I still think this is good for the future and we've already seen Shadab benefit from this.

I think the EC being increased is a tough one. Fans want to see foreign players because they possess a luxury tag, per se, and it's all the more enjoyable. If it increases, but say that you must include an U25 player with no internationals as a second player - maybe that'd be better. I'm still unsure what the EC requirements are (i think U21?) but if they do add to it, they have to expand the boundaries a little.

The great thing about the PSL is that it does help the future of Pakistan. I'd rather see a few young players in the franchises' starting XI than a team full of Sami's, Wahab's, Kamran's, etc who don't benefit us.

But you hit the nail on the head re: India. Which further says a lot about the development of the PSL compared to the IPL.

Thanks.

Yes exactly, obviously nothing is perfect but EC has worked very well since they introduced the age cap. The EC requirement is U23, which seems fair as by that time the cricketer should have enough cricket under their belt and either they'll be good enough to move to to a better category (if they haven't already) or someone else can be given a go. If you check my previous posts, I had a fairly lengthy discussion with MMHS about whether the introduction of the age cap had been a good idea.

Yes I agree: I would only increase the EP category if it replaced one of the slots taken by a domestic player. After all, playing FPs is important for both the quality of the tournament and in attracting crowds. As you have said, I would rather see another younger player in the starting XI than a TTF. There would still be enough slots for good, older domestic players. I quite like your idea about adding the requirement that one of the EP has not played any internationals.

 

[Slog]

It's no accident that India haven't won the t20 WC since the advent of the IPL- tells you all you need to know: $ ahead of player development.

Poor logic

Indian Limited overs cricket teams has been unbelievably good due to the IPL exposure and skill development. No two ways about it

They won 1 WC post-IPL and in the other WC lost only one match to eventual champions Australia

They reached a T20 Final and also a semi which they should have won against Windies.

And 1 CT win and 1 CT final loss

Their Limited overs cricket hs really improved courtesy of IPL

 

[mak36]

Poor logic

Indian Limited overs cricket teams has been unbelievably good due to the IPL exposure and skill development. No two ways about it

They won 1 WC post-IPL and in the other WC lost only one match to eventual champions Australia

They reached a T20 Final and also a semi which they should have won against Windies.

And 1 CT win and 1 CT final loss

Their Limited overs cricket hs really improved courtesy of IPL

You misunderstand. There's no denying the IPL has raised standards- that's not what either of us was suggesting. The point [MENTION=140417]idrizzy[/MENTION] and I were making is a little more nuanced: of the two leagues the PSL is better geared towards development of local talent. The fact the PSL has already started producing results in such a short space of time is proof of that.

As I said, India have not won the t20 WC since the advent of the IPL- there's no two ways around that. Saying "lost only one match" and "they reached a T20 Final and also a semi which they should have won" is a roundabout way of saying the same thing.

 

[MMHS]

Lol a team is kick out of the Bpl due to payment issues and that too before starting of the league
Something never changes

A little correction, as usual - a team is thrown out of BPL for their incapability to submit a bank guarantee, which should ensure the payment of every players - this is standard financial process for every bidding system. If a Contractor responds to a tender for building a bridge, he'll need to submit a certain amount of the project to prove his solvency, in terms of bank guarantee.

Not sure, where you see the payment issues here? Things are changing definitely, unfortunately only if you could see that.

 

[MMHS]

Poor logic

Indian Limited overs cricket teams has been unbelievably good due to the IPL exposure and skill development. No two ways about it

They won 1 WC post-IPL and in the other WC lost only one match to eventual champions Australia

They reached a T20 Final and also a semi which they should have won against Windies.

And 1 CT win and 1 CT final loss

Their Limited overs cricket hs really improved courtesy of IPL

I think, it's other way - since IPL, BCCI has increased match fees for Ranji players by at least 5 times; now they are paying insurance for FC players, pension schemes, medical facilitates, central contract for Ranji players. On top of that, Indian grounds & cricket facilities has improved beyond any first world country in cricket over last decade. Now, they have top level academies at Sate/Ranji level which is hiring top level Pro coaches even for Ranji teams. There are several junior academies/clinics funded by BCCI all over India and oblate India produces the most diverse cricket wickets across country - imagine in a same league today you play on that Banglaore track that BK debuted against PAK, the very next day you bat on wickets that produced 750 runs in 100 overs......

This is what IPL has done to Indian cricket, though popular belief is that Virat Kohli has learned batting from the 2 months Midas touch of AB & Gayle.

 

[CanadianG00se]

I think, it's other way - since IPL, BCCI has increased match fees for Ranji players by at least 5 times; now they are paying insurance for FC players, pension schemes, medical facilitates, central contract for Ranji players. On top of that, Indian grounds & cricket facilities has improved beyond any first world country in cricket over last decade. Now, they have top level academies at Sate/Ranji level which is hiring top level Pro coaches even for Ranji teams. There are several junior academies/clinics funded by BCCI all over India and oblate India produces the most diverse cricket wickets across country - imagine in a same league today you play on that Banglaore track that BK debuted against PAK, the very next day you bat on wickets that produced 750 runs in 100 overs......

This is what IPL has done to Indian cricket, though popular belief is that Virat Kohli has learned batting from the 2 months Midas touch of AB & Gayle.

THIS

Lot of Fans (including some Indian fans) really think IPL has destroyed Indian cricket but they fail to understand that IPL had actually improved Indian cricket heaps and bounds. Due to IPL, the money generated from it is distributed to improve domestic circuit. Now a days, players even at young age are given importance on fitness, which wasn't the case say Pre IPL. BCCI have done tremendous job in improving the facilities of Indian cricket. Youngsters now a days can take up cricket as a career, which wasn't the case say 15 years ago. I personally know someone who was selected for Mumbai ranji team(15 years ago) had to let go of his chance due to his education. This is just one of many cases where talented kids given up cricket as career back in days. IPL had changed that.

 

[saeed5646]

A little correction, as usual - a team is thrown out of BPL for their incapability to submit a bank guarantee, which should ensure the payment of every players - this is standard financial process for every bidding system. If a Contractor responds to a tender for building a bridge, he'll need to submit a certain amount of the project to prove his solvency, in terms of bank guarantee.

Not sure, where you see the payment issues here? Things are changing definitely, unfortunately only if you could see that.

how much you twist the words but it is not good for league even it is not started yet and also it is not happen

first time so it is repeated again which is what organizer needs to be criticized

 

[kingusama92]

A little correction, as usual - a team is thrown out of BPL for their incapability to submit a bank guarantee, which should ensure the payment of every players - this is standard financial process for every bidding system. If a Contractor responds to a tender for building a bridge, he'll need to submit a certain amount of the project to prove his solvency, in terms of bank guarantee.

Not sure, where you see the payment issues here? Things are changing definitely, unfortunately only if you could see that.

It also shows an inability to vet prospective team owners.

1) 1st BPL season had payment issues
2) 2nd BPL season had payment issues (after players demanded a 25% advance payment)
3) Owners of Dhaka Gladiators were given a lifetime suspension (fixing)
4) Barisal Bulls removed for failing to pay tournament fees

There's a clear concern here.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Players like the ones mentioned will fly in for 1 or 2 games max, profit a handsome $50,000-$100,000 and depart more like a holiday camp rather than an international league.

To call a foreign player regular at any league, be it IPL/BPL/PSL/CPL/BBL i believe that player has to be available for atleast 50% of the matches and play 2-3 seasons.

Now if Williamson plays 3-4 matches in one season of BPL,Will that suddenly increase the value of BPL?Dont think so.

 

[MMHS]

It also shows an inability to vet prospective team owners.

1) 1st BPL season had payment issues
2) 2nd BPL season had payment issues (after players demanded a 25% advance payment)
3) Owners of Dhaka Gladiators were given a lifetime suspension (fixing)
4) Barisal Bulls removed for failing to pay tournament fees

There's a clear concern here.

To ensure, players are paid as per contract, latest BPL ruling is that players will be paid by BPL, as per their contract terms and for that, every team has to pre-deposit their possible maximum pay out in advance, either by cash or bank guarantee, credited to BPL, who'll disburse the amount to players on behalf. Nobody carries a bag load of money these days, rather the bank guarantee is a common practice - Barisal failed to convince their bank to take that risk, hence they were dropped from BPL.

BPL has many issues, and it'll continue to have such (actually every T20 Leagues - because the people pouring money here are not doing for the love of the game, neither earning that money as saints) - but here BPL is in news for the right reasons. Actually, it's counter productive for them for reduced earnings & they'll have to return back the auction money as well, but they decided not to take a chance.

 

[Slog]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]

Please have some objectivity and let go of your patriotic bias.

Your arguments are a joke and you are losing credibility

 

[Slog]

Retired kp who works as a TV analyst during ipl is the biggest star in PSL. Just shows the quality of PSL. Lol

Delusions. He would have been picked for draft.

He just wanted to take a break from cricket after BBL, Ram Slam, PSL and commentary gig allowed him to set his own schedule

 

[Slog]

Though I have to admit

If BPL has managed to get Williamson and Buttler, that is quite some scoop

Prior to those BPL really hasnt managed to get some news breaking capture and its just been the regular dose of T20 circuit players

 

[Suleiman]

Many common fans around the world didn't even know it existed till they tuned in to watch Amir bowl for the first time since 2010. Have watched only a little bit of 1 game, think it was between batista bulls and the Chittagong team.

 

[Executioner]

Many common fans around the world didn't even know it existed till they tuned in to watch Amir bowl for the first time since 2010. Have watched only a little bit of 1 game, think it was between batista bulls and the Chittagong team.

A lot of Pakistan fans and Afghanistan fans do watch quite a bit of BPL although I don't think anyone else bothers but doesn't really matter to BPL because the target market is the subcontinent.

 

[Extra_Cover]

Comparison of T20 leagues can only be done by someone who watches all the leagues.

The only league I watch is PSL. Apart from PSL, I would watch BBL and Natwest T20 if its on tv. I have never ever watched BPL and haven't watched a single clip of IPL since last 6 years or so.

In terms of foreign player quality I would much rather take an involved Sammy with Zalmi or KP with Quetta than an uninterested Morgan in Zalmi. Its all about the emotional input into each team by these players that matters and makes for more viewings.

 

[MMHS]

[MENTION=79064]MMHS[/MENTION]

Please have some objectivity and let go of your patriotic bias.

Your arguments are a joke and you are losing credibility

Which part you is joke and not credible enough - please do bother to explain in proper manners. I have no issues to accept, if you can do it - otherwise don't play around words tagging me.

Topic of this thread is International players' quality in BPL, or in other leagues as well, since it's a comparison - I have put my post for that in Post # 21 and I got my response in the very next post. Try to find your objectivity in this thread before measuring my credibility.

 

[mak36]

Hate to say it, but BPL has been a snooze-fest so far.

Also, they need to employ a better production company. The camera quality and graphics are terrible.

 

[Ahson8]

Hate to say it, but BPL has been a snooze-fest so far.

Also, they need to employ a better production company. The camera quality and graphics are terrible.

BPL has always been a snoozefest. They have terrible graphics and commentary and it’s really difficult to watch more than 2-3 overs even when Pakistan players are playing.

On the other hand despite not having as many big names, PSL has much better graphics, commentary & better local talent which makes it exciting to watch.

 

[Arham_PakFan]

Hate to say it, but BPL has been a snooze-fest so far.

Also, they need to employ a better production company. The camera quality and graphics are terrible.

Their production for the 3rd and 4th seasons was great,they had good graphics and cameras.Far better than this.I don’t know why they reverted to this.Maybe the previous one was too expensive

 

[j_kazmi]

Where are the Pakistani players in this edition?

Most of teams have Pakistani players in them but non of them seem to be playing.

 

[MenInG]

T20 tournament etc so Pak players not there (yet) - also Shaheen Afridi going for U19 ASIA Cup

 

[Rayyman]

T20 tournament etc so Pak players not there (yet) - also Shaheen Afridi going for U19 ASIA Cup

National T20 Cup? Did it start?

 

[ExplicitAI]

BPL is one of the most boring T20 leagues out there. Top 3 are IPL, BBL and PSL.

 

[babajee]

PSL has the best standard of cricket after the IPL and BBL.

 

[Hedz]

PSL has a lot of talented overseas players this season and many are likely to miss out. I believe Gayle, Bravo, Watson and Dwayne Smith will struggle to get signed this year among others.
Apart from its own young players, PSL has provided a platform for overseas youngsters such as Dawid Malan and Sam Billings to really showcase their talent.

The BPL has a lot of big names this year, however, one issue is that there are more overseas players than local players, meaning less opportunities for them. Therefore hopes of grooming young talent decreases slightly

 

[Angrez Pakistani]

No. BPL is number 1. Better than IPL, BBL, PSL or CPL could ever be!

 

[MMHS]

PSL has a lot of talented overseas players this season and many are likely to miss out. I believe Gayle, Bravo, Watson and Dwayne Smith will struggle to get signed this year among others.
Apart from its own young players, PSL has provided a platform for overseas youngsters such as Dawid Malan and Sam Billings to really showcase their talent.

The BPL has a lot of big names this year, however, one issue is that there are more overseas players than local players, meaning less opportunities for them. Therefore hopes of grooming young talent decreases slightly

At least you saw something more than usual - I was looking at the BPL roster and got surprised that these are the foreigners they could put in XI despite missing entire PAK players. At least, now that the players list is there - so now the league has become boring, I guess "foreign players quality" part is answered, so little improvement, not bad.

Coming to the bold part, thank God that they have increased numbers of foreigners - I would have loved to increase it to 7 if not 9. There are lots of hyperbola for these PLs & SLs, but truth is that these are basically to bluff people selling obsolete oldies - one Shadab Khan has sold PSL enough, but reality is the average age there is 30+, even more if you take starting XI; that too after 1/2 forced selection in emerging quota with U23 players. That little you'll see in BPL as well - Afif, Saif, Anik, Shanto ...... while most of our National players are actually in that U25 block.

Apart from IPL, these are basically buddy leagues - to serve and to protect the oldies and earn money selling what Sanga or Gayle or Afridi did in 2008 or 2010 ..... let it be like that, I would have been more than happy had they blocked every BD U23 players, who are not already established (debuted for BD team).

 

[Hasan123]

They have some decent foreigners but quality of the matches and competitiveness isn't very good .

 

[IAJ]

Lols why these desperate attempts of comparing the leagues? If you don’t like a league bring forth the negatives and come up with solutions for improving them. Why have a dig at a league based on reasons beyond cricket? And if you don’t like a league at all, well no one is forcing you to watch it.

 

[MMHS]

They have some decent foreigners but quality of the matches and competitiveness isn't very good .

For bold part, you have to look at post no. 21; for italic part you have to question how many T20s are competitive these days. Take the last 5 T20 in UAE or IND .......

I think, if PAK players were there, it would have been a little better in terms of quality as only PAK allows their 3 format regulars to play SLs & PLs; otherwise apart from IPL, it's mostly horses for courses ....

 

[Hedz]

The Pakistani players are expected to join soon, as the West Indies series looks like it will be called off and postponed to after PSL

 

[mak36]

They have some decent foreigners but quality of the matches and competitiveness isn't very good .

That's partly because the domestic cricketers are below average.

Compare that to the likes of Australia, Pakistan, India, Windies etc. where home cricketers are of a better standard.

 

[Hasan123]

That's partly because the domestic cricketers are below average.

Compare that to the likes of Australia, Pakistan, India, Windies etc. where home cricketers are of a better standard.

Overall not a very good league. PSL is already better.

 

[Abdullah719]

The Pakistani players are expected to join soon, as the West Indies series looks like it will be called off and postponed to after PSL

Not sure about that. Pakistani players so far haven't played the BPL because they didn't have NOCs as PCB wants them to play the National T20 Cup which is supposed to start in under a week (but there is no actual schedule available for it).... This is one heck of an amazing tournament, so mysterious.

 

[BunnyRabbit]

Having 5 oversees players kills the idea of letting their own players develop. In most of the matches so far, the oversees players have been batting for most of the innings which doesn't help their own players to rise to the occasion. Their own bowling is also being used as second fiddle.

It's like teams of foreign players supported by local players to make an XI.

The trend needs to change.

 

[mak36]

Not sure about that. Pakistani players so far haven't played the BPL because they didn't have NOCs as PCB wants them to play the National T20 Cup which is supposed to start in under a week (but there is no actual schedule available for it).... This is one heck of an amazing tournament, so mysterious.

Not sure how accurate it is but:

http://www.pcb.com.pk/tournament-re...ent_matches&tournament_id=1115&_no_redirect=1

 

[Abdullah719]

Not sure how accurate it is but:

http://www.pcb.com.pk/tournament-re...ent_matches&tournament_id=1115&_no_redirect=1

Generally fixtures are announced then added to the list... funny, guess they decided to skip the 'announce' part.

 

[mak36]

Generally fixtures are announced then added to the list... funny, guess they decided to skip the 'announce' part.

Master planner strikes again.

 

[Executioner]

Some quality foreign cricketers but 5 foreign player thing is cancerous

 

[Executioner]

No offense some quality players in Pakistan players but BPL teams who have these players don't "badly" need Pakistan cricketers. Regardless Amir and Hassan should and definitely will play.

I'd love to see the likes of Malik Hassan in some of the weaker teams in BPL. Would make tournament much more quality and competitive.

 

[Hedz]

Not sure about that. Pakistani players so far haven't played the BPL because they didn't have NOCs as PCB wants them to play the National T20 Cup which is supposed to start in under a week (but there is no actual schedule available for it).... This is one heck of an amazing tournament, so mysterious.

That seems to be in danger of being called off aswell due to smog in Pakistan and poor weather conditions
Misbah is already playing and I expect Afridi to travel after the PSL Draft is complete