Bangladesh cricketers Shakib Al Hasan and Mustafizur Rahman have applied to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for a no-objection certificate to play in the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The final decision on their participation in IPL will be announced at the board meeting on September 1.
Bangladesh Cricket Board cricket operations committee chairman Akram Khan confirmed the development to the media on Sunday. He also stated that it will be a great opportunity for the players to participate in a tournament like IPL.
“Shakib applied for NOC yesterday while Mustafiz had placed his application a few days ago. We will decide on Septmber 1 but the board is positive on this issue and it will be a positive decision,” Akram said.
“IPL is a high-standard tournament. And we will play in those conditions in the T20 World Cup. So if they play in the IPL, it will benefit the whole team. These two players performing is very important for the team,” the former captain of the national team said.
“It is a good opportunity for us that our players will play in a tournament like the IPL. If they play well there, of course, we will play in that condition, it will benefit the team a lot. Their performance is very important. The board has been positive about their participation. I don’t think there will be any problem,” said Akram.
As the white-ball series against England has been postponed to March 2023, the cricketers can now be able to participate without any hassle.
All-rounder Shakib and left-arm pacer Mustafizur will play for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) respectively.
Akram also hinted that Tamim Iqbal’s recovery from injury should be a boost for the team ahead of the T20 World Cup in October, adding that the team might be allowed rest following the New Zealand series before going to Oman for a pre-tournament camp there.
“The team will be selected by the selectors and the board president will approve. The physios are working with Tamim Iqbal’s injury. If he recovers, it will be very good for the team because he is a proven player,” Akram said.
