In the last few days, there was supposed to be another match in the series of the national team against Sri Lanka for the celebration of the BPL, but on February 29, the Sri Lankan T20 team arrived in Sylhet from Dhaka. After winning the BPL final, Farukhun Barisal has become the champion, and since then, three T20 matches are being organized in Sylhet, which is an important series against Sri Lanka. Coach Chandika Hathurusingha is now focusing on team coordination, and the goal for the cricketers is to secure a place in the national team through performance.
There have been some changes in the T20 team for BPL in 2023. Some experienced cricketers like Rony Talukdar, Afif Hossain, and Shamim Patwari, who were part of the national team, are now not in the first team. Due to a lack of performance, these players have been replaced, bringing changes to the BPL.
After the conclusion of the BPL, the cricket craze in Sylhet is now beginning with the arrival of the champion Sylhet team. Shahriar Nafees, the manager of the BCB Cricket Operations Division, stated that all players of the T20 team are now in Sylhet, and today the entire team will have practice together.
Spinner Aminul Islam, who was excluded from the announced squad, has been left out due to an injury. His place has been taken by Jakir Ali Anik, the wicketkeeper-batsman from Cumilla Victorians. Aminul’s injury has given Anik the opportunity to return to the T20 team.
Although Soumya played in the T20 World Cup in 2022, Mahmudullah could not become a part of the ODI team after the Asia Cup. However, he has secured a place in the T20 series through excellent performance in Sylhet, where he played an outstanding inning.
Now, the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka is starting, which is crucial for the preparation for the World Cup. Coach Chandika Hathurusingha, along with uncertain playing, will strive to make the team professional. We hope that every player will be able to secure a place in the national team through their performance.