Will PCB give NOCs for the Bangladesh Premier League?

[BDwarriors]

Agreed. They are already earning enough by playing in PSL and other leagues like CPL, county contracts and now SA global T20 league.

why giving NOC´s to play in england and SA although they are not touring to pakistan like bangladesh? why such double standards?

 

[BDwarriors]

yeah it should be arrange in uae if not ban

Pak playing all the countries including WI in UAE, yet is blackmailing BD to come to pakistan!

 

[Commander]

Why none top teams willing to come to your country? Why behind minnow countries? Their life has less value than other countries or what? Pakistan has visited all cou tries and none coubtry visited them. Why should bangladesh then?

They can come to UAE if not Pakistan, I am fine with that. However, this mentality of BCB (with BCCI's backing) of trying to isolate Pakistan cricket is not going to cut it.

To be honest, without Pakistani cricketers in the BPL, it would be even more dull.

 

[Eagle_Eye]

why giving NOC´s to play in england and SA although they are not touring to pakistan like bangladesh? why such double standards?

They don't make false promises.

 

[Noman]

Pak playing all the countries including WI in UAE, yet is blackmailing BD to come to pakistan!

Bangladesh should have supported Pakistan, when the PCB is giving presidential level security and Bangladesh knows How the security situation is NOT that bad. BCB are playing dirty games like BCCI. If a bomb blast happend in Bangladesh and BCB comes in the same situation like PCB. look Morgan did NOT go to Bangladesh but same situation Can happend to Bangladesh than Indian Wont help you

 

[Pakhs]

Pak playing all the countries including WI in UAE, yet is blackmailing BD to come to pakistan!

That is because its not commercially viable to play Bangladesh in UAE where costs are high!

 

[Executioner]

That is because its not commercially viable to play Bangladesh in UAE where costs are high!

But it's commerically viable to invite west indies who don't bring any local sponsors neither do they have much of a team these days

 

[BDwarriors]

Bangladesh should have supported Pakistan, when the PCB is giving presidential level security and Bangladesh knows How the security situation is NOT that bad. BCB are playing dirty games like BCCI. If a bomb blast happend in Bangladesh and BCB comes in the same situation like PCB. look Morgan did NOT go to Bangladesh but same situation Can happend to Bangladesh than Indian Wont help you

The security level isnt investigated by BCB petsonals but military and police stuffs. And dont know why they should conpromise with their life for game sake when none other countries are doing. And any invidiual or team can deny. We cant do anything and shouldnt blackmail.

 

[BDwarriors]

They don't make false promises.

they didnt compensate half million either like BCB! http://www.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/story/858411.html

 

[Nil Dhumrojal]

They should not as most ppers don't want .

 

[Executioner]

A basic commonsense.

Do you know that BCB is not just responsible for its players but also the:
-Coaching staff
-physio, trainer
-managerial staff

BCB needs to convince foreign coaches to tour Pakistan. Imagine Samaraweera being asked to tour Pakistan especially when the last time he suffered from a wound in a terrorist attack.

 

[AnOrdinaryPakistani]

We need to allow our players to play in bangladesh. This may prove to be good in reviving our cricketing relations

 

[Joseph Gomes]

60 people died in Pakistan 2 days ago, PCB isn't in any position to give NOC. Any country visiting Pak is doing Pak a favour. Life is more valuable than cricket

 

[bujhee kom]

60 people died in Pakistan 2 days ago, PCB isn't in any position to give NOC. Any country visiting Pak is doing Pak a favour. Life is more valuable than cricket

True and I back BCB to demand equality but that incident was on the Afghan border (BBC) and of course not for people with A+ security like the PSL final.

Pak is getting safer, they did a good job with the PSL final. We should be the first to tour when ICC ok's it BUT FOR NOW Pk should invite us to the UAE.

 

[bujhee kom]

A friend whose father is high up in the Dhaka club knows Papon and word on the grapevine is PCB has all but denied them.

 

[Sirris]

We need to allow our players to play in bangladesh. This may prove to be good in reviving our cricketing relations

Yes, we can't underestimate the social aspect.

By allowing Pakistani players to play in BPL regularly it will allow to form bonds of friendship which eventually prove beneficial in convincing them to tour Pakistan.

 

[Titan24]

Are Pakistani players going to get NOCs as they have been signed by BPL teams!

Sarfaraz and Shadab are signed by Khulna Titans while Afridi and Amir are signed by Dhaka Dynamites. Considering the current tension between the bords are the players going to get NOCs by the PCB?

 

[Executioner]

BPL teams have prepared plenty of reserves in event of Pakistanis being denied NoC

Btw Afridi needs no certificate

 

[ExpressPacer]

Are these the only players that have been signed this around? If so, then that's disappointing. Would have bee great for some players like Imad Wasim and Fakhar Zaman. Coming back to your question, I think they'll be given NOC's. Don't see why they shouldn't. PCB should be able to make up for it if not.

 

[ahmedwaqas92]

I have no qualms whether Afridi plays or not however Sarfraz, Shadab and Amir should (IMHO) not be exposed to such leagues.

Any one from the current LOI squad + emerging category should not be allowed NOCs and instead be compensated for the losses - I am pretty sure we can manage a buck or two for a few select players that would miss in such an event.

Tier 3 and the remaining roster should however be available for selection to BPL.

We need to identify which leagues our boys should be a part of and with PSL already paying dividends in its second season I am pretty sure we should only allow for 2 more of such leagues in addition to the already packed schedule with FC tournaments in the coming season.

My picks would then be BBL and one of the Global League held in South Africa or the Carrebian Premier League. That's more than enough cricket to keep the boys and their particular skill set in check.

Plus a few of our boys also have offers from County cricket so naturally we should send them where they would actually learn a thing or two rather than in meaningless tournaments where they would own everyone around them but not gain any benefits from the said experience.

 

[Rafa]

Will be interesting to see what happens.

 

[Slog]

I have no qualms whether Afridi plays or not however Sarfraz, Shadab and Amir should (IMHO) not be exposed to such leagues.

Any one from the current LOI squad + emerging category should not be allowed NOCs and instead be compensated for the losses - I am pretty sure we can manage a buck or two for a few select players that would miss in such an event.

Tier 3 and the remaining roster should however be available for selection to BPL.

We need to identify which leagues our boys should be a part of and with PSL already paying dividends in its second season I am pretty sure we should only allow for 2 more of such leagues in addition to the already packed schedule with FC tournaments in the coming season.

My picks would then be BBL and one of the Global League held in South Africa or the Carrebian Premier League. That's more than enough cricket to keep the boys and their particular skill set in check.

Plus a few of our boys also have offers from County cricket so naturally we should send them where they would actually learn a thing or two rather than in meaningless tournaments where they would own everyone around them but not gain any benefits from the said experience.

Not to mention that BPL is of a significantly lower standard and does little to enhance a cricketer's abilities and skill set.

 

[boomboomcheema]

BPL is a minnow league and should be ignored by Cricketers of Top Countries.

The only foreign players that participate in BPL should be Irish and Afghans.

 

[Executioner]

Not to mention that BPL is of a significantly lower standard and does little to enhance a cricketer's abilities and skill set.

I am not sure how you can judge a standard of a league. At the end of the day it's all T20 cricket.

Besides top international cricketers like Sanga Watto WI cricketers Rashid Nabi Afridi all take part.

 

[ExpressPacer]

I am not sure how you can judge a standard of a league. At the end of the day it's all T20 cricket.

Besides top international cricketers like Sanga Watto WI cricketers Rashid Nabi Afridi all take part.

With all due respect, since when is Rashid a top international cricketers, or even Nabi? Getting runs or wickets against minnows in favourable conditions doesn't make you a top class cricketer. Nonetheless, I personally think BPL is a good league and some of the Pakistani fans have trouble in digesting that. Should be a main competitor to the PSL. CPL is ahead of both because of better international quality players.

 

[BDfanforever]

I am not sure how you can judge a standard of a league. At the end of the day it's all T20 cricket.

Besides top international cricketers like Sanga Watto WI cricketers Rashid Nabi Afridi all take part.

There is no need to hype BPL. Most of these T20 leagues are in fact minnow leagues be it BPL or IPL. When the likes of Sandeep Sharma is wreaking havoc in IPL it goes to show the quality of such leagues.

However, these leagues are good to find new talents. With all that being said BBL is the nicest to watch due to its superior graphics. A game played in Australia/England will always look much nicer on TV.

 

[Titan24]

Are these the only players that have been signed this around? If so, then that's disappointing. Would have bee great for some players like Imad Wasim and Fakhar Zaman. Coming back to your question, I think they'll be given NOC's. Don't see why they shouldn't. PCB should be able to make up for it if not.

No bro I think these are pre draft signings as draft is still to take place.

 

[Titan24]

With all due respect, since when is Rashid a top international cricketers, or even Nabi? Getting runs or wickets against minnows in favourable conditions doesn't make you a top class cricketer. Nonetheless, I personally think BPL is a good league and some of the Pakistani fans have trouble in digesting that. Should be a main competitor to the PSL. CPL is ahead of both because of better international quality players.

While I agree BPL is a good league and I love seeing new Bangladeshi players coming up but I dont think as quality of cricket wise BPL or CPL even stand a chance against PSL.

The overall quality of players irrespective of overseas players or not in PSL is far superior. May be its because of lesser teams but to me real reason is the depth of talent in Pakistan. Your are not going to see Shadab Khan, Hassan Ali or even Ruman Raees in any other league which nobody was raving about and they suddenly became stars.

As only 4 overseas can play so rest of 7 are what makes the difference in the league's quality which even by the comments of some players like KP and Watson in much superior in PSL.

 

[A.A.Z]

Busniness Recorder

BPL signs Pakistani Stars

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Khulna Titans has signed Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed and emerging leg-spinner Shadab Khan ahead 2017 season.

The franchise has added as many as six new players to their roster nearly after two months after signing Mahela Jayawardne as the new coach.

These include Australia's T20 batting sensation, Chris Lynn, Pakistan's Champions Trophy winning captain Sarfraz Ahmed, Shadab Khan, South Africa's Kyle Abbott and Rilee Rossouw along with Sri Lanka's hard-hitting leg-spinner Seekkuge Prasanna.

Meanwhile Rajsahi Kings has drafted in Lendl Simmons.

Another team with a series of new signings ahead of the upcoming season is Dhaka Dynamites. Mohammad Amir, Rovman Powell, Evin Lewis, Niroshan Dickwella, Asela Gunaratne, Shahid Afridi, Sunil Narine, Kumar Sangakkara will be a part of Dynamites, announced the team.

http://www.brecorder.com/2017/07/06/357588/sarfraz-lynn-in-same-team/

 

[Titan24]

There is no need to hype BPL. Most of these T20 leagues are in fact minnow leagues be it BPL or IPL. When the likes of Sandeep Sharma is wreaking havoc in IPL it goes to show the quality of such leagues.

However, these leagues are good to find new talents. With all that being said BBL is the nicest to watch due to its superior graphics. A game played in Australia/England will always look much nicer on TV.

Agreed about minnow leagues and graphics of BBL. PSL to me is superior (Quality of cricket wise) the only league where you cant say that this bowler is the weak link (Except may be emerging but thats to develop new talent), never seen so much bowling talent in any single cricket league around the globe. May be thats why it has never been easy for Gayle, Mcculum and company to play those 150sh T20 innings.

 

[ExpressPacer]

While I agree BPL is a good league and I love seeing new Bangladeshi players coming up but I dont think as quality of cricket wise BPL or CPL even stand a chance against PSL.

The overall quality of players irrespective of overseas players or not in PSL is far superior. May be its because of lesser teams but to me real reason is the depth of talent in Pakistan. Your are not going to see Shadab Khan, Hassan Ali or even Ruman Raees in any other league which nobody was raving about and they suddenly became stars.

As only 4 overseas can play so rest of 7 are what makes the difference in the league's quality which even by the comments of some players like KP and Watson in much superior in PSL.

I agree with the general gist of your post but frankly speaking, the quality of cricket may be better in the PSL but that is your opinion. I like watching the PSL but CPL has better players and unknown talents ofthe Carribbean and therefore fun to watch. Maybe we can improve once PSL is primarily played in Pakistan.

 

[Executioner]

CPL is definitely better because of the local talent and also CPL roped in the likes of De Villiers, Amla Hussey Watto, Guptill, all big names in international cricket.

CPL is also more exciting than BBL. Only issue is the timing

 

[sshakir411]

Players should get the NOC. I get why some fans don't want our star players to play but I think it'll be fine. Players like Shadab and Hassan will value all exposure to competitive cricket and it will improve their understanding of the game.

 

[Commander]

It would be a waste of time to play BPL. They can have Afridi who would be enough to attract most of the attention anyways.

Guys like Amir, Hasan, Shadab need to rest properly before playing the next International series. As someone already suggested, PCB should pick a couple of leagues for the players to play in such as BBL and CPL and that should be it.

 

[BDfanforever]

I would say salary cap for foreign players in BPL is pretty low, in order to attract more players this should be increased. I guess its still not bad for only few weeks of play. Baseball players usually makes hell lot more money just by chewing gum in the bench.

A-->$70,000 USD
B-->$50,000 USD
C-->$40,000 USD
D--->$30,000 USD

 

[Ahson8]

No need to give Amir & Hasan NOC's. Fast bowlers have hard work to do and they deserve a break. Shadab, Sarfraz can play.

 

[Flat_Track_Bully]

Its a no from me.

 

[MMHS]

I would say salary cap for foreign players in BPL is pretty low, in order to attract more players this should be increased. I guess its still not bad for only few weeks of play. Baseball players usually makes hell lot more money just by chewing gum in the bench.

A-->$70,000 USD
B-->$50,000 USD
C-->$40,000 USD
D--->$30,000 USD

Baseball's wage structure is totally different - it's the most polarized salary structure in any pro sports, because there is no upper or lower cap.

Baseball franchises (MLB, can't say about Nippon League, rest are not even mentionable) maintain one of the largest roster in any major sports - over 35 players. One main reason being 162 matches in 180 days, just in regular season. But, there are handful of players that are paid crazy - rest are surprisingly low.

For example, at Jayes, Donaldson, Bautista & Russel Martin are paid over $60mn US combined/season, but Piller has $800K contract for 5 years - it might happen, next time Kevin Piller increases his wage by several times, but his current contract is like an EVP of a bank.

For a direct comparison - both Liverpool & Boston Red Sox are owned by FSG. LFC has around 25 listed senior players, while Sox around 35. Last year, David Price & Ortriz were paid $75mn US in total (40mn +35mn), while LFC's highest earner was Coutinho (£150k/Week ~£8mn/season ~$12mn US), while Klopp is paid around £221,000/week.

Still, LFC's total wage expense including bonus, office staff & support unit was around $213mn US (this is excluding transfer fee, agents' commission, medical fees & players' life insurance). Same time, for almost twice the people under wage, Red Sox's wage expense was less than $200mn; and in baseball there is no Transfer fee & very little agent commission (agents are paid by players, rest others are similar). Remarkably, Real Madrid & NY Yankees has similar wage expense - this is because in club football, the wage disparity is not that much like baseball.

I think, best wage structure in sports still is NBA (highest cap $27mn, lowest for 1st team is around $2.5mn) & football (Bundes Legua - probably Lewandwiski is highest paid at Bayern for €250K/week, while they have a minimum wage cap for the listed starting 25 players at the start of the season, which is €35k/week).

BPL salary is fine - at least if it can keep few fast bowlers left in the game protected. Instead of paying higher, I'll solve the entertainment issue other way - bring boundaries to 45 metre, every team 'll have few Richards; allow fixing - every match'll end on last ball thriller; put a mat on half volley length - 3 balls in every over has to drop there .... otherwise double free hit...... what every match, every ball will be dhamaka.

 

[Adil_94]

unless PCB is willing to compensate the players who are signed up. then they should let them go. Just dont get the people who have no issues with players going to England South Africa Australia despite those countries refusing to tour Pakistan also.

Why is Bangladesh specifically singled out just because people perceive them as minnows. Are Bangladeshi lives not as valuable as westerners lives. Its totally understandable why their board wont sanction a tour of Pakistan in the current climate.

 

[King-Misbah]

Why shouldnt the players play in BPL? Will PCB compensate them? PCB is trying to bully BCB, Bangladeshi lives are as important as western lives. Pakistan really needs to sort out its internal mess before complaining.

 

[MMHS]

Why shouldnt the players play in BPL? Will PCB compensate them? PCB is trying to bully BCB, Bangladeshi lives are as important as western lives. Pakistan really needs to sort out its internal mess before complaining.

PCB should block few players, whose work load is an issue - notably Amir, Hasan & Sarfraz. May be Shadab as well to protect his novelty. And, PAK players first should play premium domestic FC first, which coincides with BPL, during the worst time to host FC cricket.

But, that has to be done tactfully, without hurting relationship. Best way is to ask few selected players for self withdrawal on personal grounds, after allowing NoC to everyone - every country does that. Here, what I read is that PCB should do it to teach BCB some lesson - please ask them to do so, if they have the guts, pocket & tight chin.

 

[King-Misbah]

PCB should block few players, whose work load is an issue - notably Amir, Hasan & Sarfraz. May be Shadab as well to protect his novelty. And, PAK players first should play premium domestic FC first, which coincides with BPL, during the worst time to host FC cricket.

But, that has to be done tactfully, without hurting relationship. Best way is to ask few selected players for self withdrawal on personal grounds, after allowing NoC to everyone - every country does that. Here, what I read is that PCB should do it to teach BCB some lesson - please ask them to do so, if they have the guts, pocket & tight chin.

Too many egos involved. I know that some Bangladeshis do not like Pakistan but many love Pakistan too. Pakistan and Ba ngladesh should try to mend relations. Cricket already has few teams, such bitterness does not help. Its true that PCB has been taken on a ride by some boards but thats PCBs incompetence. They need to be real and winning the CT is a great platform to win some friends.

 

[MMHS]

Too many egos involved. I know that some Bangladeshis do not like Pakistan but many love Pakistan too. Pakistan and Ba ngladesh should try to mend relations. Cricket already has few teams, such bitterness does not help. Its true that PCB has been taken on a ride by some boards but thats PCBs incompetence. They need to be real and winning the CT is a great platform to win some friends.

I thought opposite actually - at least in PP, the animosity to BD & it's cricket is unexplainable. There is a sect in Bangladesh, who doesn't have much love for PAK, most notably it's military leadership & there is more than valid reason for that.

 

[saeed5646]

PCB should not allow NOC

 

[BDfanforever]

Baseball's wage structure is totally different - it's the most polarized salary structure in any pro sports, because there is no upper or lower cap.

Baseball franchises (MLB, can't say about Nippon League, rest are not even mentionable) maintain one of the largest roster in any major sports - over 35 players. One main reason being 162 matches in 180 days, just in regular season. But, there are handful of players that are paid crazy - rest are surprisingly low.

For example, at Jayes, Donaldson, Bautista & Russel Martin are paid over $60mn US combined/season, but Piller has $800K contract for 5 years - it might happen, next time Kevin Piller increases his wage by several times, but his current contract is like an EVP of a bank.

For a direct comparison - both Liverpool & Boston Red Sox are owned by FSG. LFC has around 25 listed senior players, while Sox around 35. Last year, David Price & Ortriz were paid $75mn US in total (40mn +35mn), while LFC's highest earner was Coutinho (£150k/Week ~£8mn/season ~$12mn US), while Klopp is paid around £221,000/week.

Still, LFC's total wage expense including bonus, office staff & support unit was around $213mn US (this is excluding transfer fee, agents' commission, medical fees & players' life insurance). Same time, for almost twice the people under wage, Red Sox's wage expense was less than $200mn; and in baseball there is no Transfer fee & very little agent commission (agents are paid by players, rest others are similar). Remarkably, Real Madrid & NY Yankees has similar wage expense - this is because in club football, the wage disparity is not that much like baseball.

I think, best wage structure in sports still is NBA (highest cap $27mn, lowest for 1st team is around $2.5mn) & football (Bundes Legua - probably Lewandwiski is highest paid at Bayern for €250K/week, while they have a minimum wage cap for the listed starting 25 players at the start of the season, which is €35k/week).

BPL salary is fine - at least if it can keep few fast bowlers left in the game protected. Instead of paying higher, I'll solve the entertainment issue other way - bring boundaries to 45 metre, every team 'll have few Richards; allow fixing - every match'll end on last ball thriller; put a mat on half volley length - 3 balls in every over has to drop there .... otherwise double free hit...... what every match, every ball will be dhamaka.

No, wouldn't say its good structure because American athletes are paid way too much then they should be. But i guess thats because its much harder to be a top pro player vs say a doctor or scientist.

 

[Square Drive]

Baseball's wage structure is totally different - it's the most polarized salary structure in any pro sports, because there is no upper or lower cap.

Baseball franchises (MLB, can't say about Nippon League, rest are not even mentionable) maintain one of the largest roster in any major sports - over 35 players. One main reason being 162 matches in 180 days, just in regular season. But, there are handful of players that are paid crazy - rest are surprisingly low.

For example, at Jayes, Donaldson, Bautista & Russel Martin are paid over $60mn US combined/season, but Piller has $800K contract for 5 years - it might happen, next time Kevin Piller increases his wage by several times, but his current contract is like an EVP of a bank.

For a direct comparison - both Liverpool & Boston Red Sox are owned by FSG. LFC has around 25 listed senior players, while Sox around 35. Last year, David Price & Ortriz were paid $75mn US in total (40mn +35mn), while LFC's highest earner was Coutinho (£150k/Week ~£8mn/season ~$12mn US), while Klopp is paid around £221,000/week.

Still, LFC's total wage expense including bonus, office staff & support unit was around $213mn US (this is excluding transfer fee, agents' commission, medical fees & players' life insurance). Same time, for almost twice the people under wage, Red Sox's wage expense was less than $200mn; and in baseball there is no Transfer fee & very little agent commission (agents are paid by players, rest others are similar). Remarkably, Real Madrid & NY Yankees has similar wage expense - this is because in club football, the wage disparity is not that much like baseball.

I think, best wage structure in sports still is NBA (highest cap $27mn, lowest for 1st team is around $2.5mn) & football (Bundes Legua - probably Lewandwiski is highest paid at Bayern for €250K/week, while they have a minimum wage cap for the listed starting 25 players at the start of the season, which is €35k/week).

BPL salary is fine - at least if it can keep few fast bowlers left in the game protected. Instead of paying higher, I'll solve the entertainment issue other way - bring boundaries to 45 metre, every team 'll have few Richards; allow fixing - every match'll end on last ball thriller; put a mat on half volley length - 3 balls in every over has to drop there .... otherwise double free hit...... what every match, every ball will be dhamaka.

Damn you know a lot about every single sport bro, very impressive.

Yeah Pillar really needs to be making more than Bautista the way things are going at the moment!

 

[King-Misbah]

I thought opposite actually - at least in PP, the animosity to BD & it's cricket is unexplainable. There is a sect in Bangladesh, who doesn't have much love for PAK, most notably it's military leadership & there is more than valid reason for that.

PP doesnt really represent Pakistani people. My elders have love for Bangladesh, the Bdesh government may say anti-Pakistan things at times but we love the people of Bangladesh.

The people of Pakistan have nothing to do with the politians and generals in charge in 1970s.

The hate for Bangladesh cricket is immature. Idiotic posters on both sides to be honest.