Faruque, the former Bangladesh captain who was elected BCB president in August, said he is in talks with BPL franchises over the compensation payment but declined to elaborate on why the franchises (except Fortune Barishal) have not provided it. the BCB with the prior bank guarantee.
The board maintains a bank guarantee for the franchises, as per the rules, to ensure that the BCB pays the players in case the franchises fail to make the payments. The BCB has paid with the bank guarantee in the past. However, the lack of a bank guarantee this time puts the payment of the players in doubt.
“We have been communicating with the BPL franchise owners since day one,” Faruque said. “I told them they’re going to have to pay the money. If you ask me to answer in black and white why (the franchises weren’t paying guarantee money), I can’t give a clear answer. You have to look at the big picture from the perspective of everyone for the last four months.
“However, it does not mean that the players will not get their payments. We have taken different steps for the franchises. I have directly spoken to the franchise as the chairman of the board so that they feel partners. They also spend money for Bangladesh . cricket”.
This issue came just days after a ticketing fiasco that saw irate fans break down the main gate of the Shere Bangla National Stadium on the opening day of the competition.
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