Miraz: Unprecedented Pay Crisis in BPL

Sports Desk

Mehidi Hasan Miraz, captain of Khulna Tigers, expressed concern over the ongoing payment crisis in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), stating he has never seen such a dire situation before. The all-rounder believes the country’s recent instability may be a contributing factor.

As per BPL rules, players are entitled to receive a portion of their payment before the tournament begins, with 75% paid during the competition. However, several franchises have failed to comply. Players from teams like Duronto Rajshahi and Chittagong Kings reportedly have not received any payment yet.

Miraz shared that Khulna Tigers players have so far received 40% of their dues, and he remains optimistic about receiving an additional 30-35% by the end of the week. “Our team has already paid 40% and is expected to pay more within the week,” he said.

Despite his own team’s progress, Miraz is troubled by the struggles of players from other teams. “It’s upsetting to see this. At the end of the day, we play cricket for a livelihood. If we don’t get paid, it’s a problem for everyone,” he added, urging the cricket board to intervene.

Miraz attributed this year’s issues to the country’s unstable environment and urged those managing the tournament to address the crisis. “This hasn’t happened before. Everyone must recognize the instability and work to resolve it. Those running the tournament need to support the players,” he concluded.