Shakib Al Hasan and Liton Das sought a no-objection letter to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) excluding the country’s game. But BCB rejected their application and gave a no-objection letter for 24 days. Bangladesh national team coach Chandika Hathurusinghe believes that the board has done the right thing from their position. BCB president Nazmul Hasan Papon clearly stated that there is no opportunity to play in IPL except for the country’s game. Hathurusinghe agrees with this decision of the board. The head coach came to the press conference on the day before the start of the T20 against Ireland. There were questions about Shakib and Liton’s participation in the IPL.

Hathurusinghe said, ‘Mustafiz is also with them, isn’t he? Three players, yes. I think the board’s decision is game first for the country. And the same message was given to them by the board before taking the name in the auction. The decision is the same.
The IPL will start from March 31 to May 28. Almost all the players of the teams are looking forward to participating in this world’s best franchise league. That is why IPL has got a separate window from ICC. Bangladeshi cricketers are equally eager for IPL. Mostafiz has been retained by Delhi Capitals. Kolkata Knight Riders have taken Shakib and Liton into the team. They applied for leave for a longer period to maintain the availability level throughout the season.

But because of the Test series against Ireland, Shakib and Liton will not participate from the start. And all three will miss the IPL with the return series against Ireland in April. The e-mail sent by BCB to BCCI before the IPL auction said, “The players selected for the Ireland series in IPL will be open from April 8 to May 1.”As a result, Shakib and Liton got NOC for 24 days. Mostafiz got more than 8 days. They can return after the series against Ireland in England.

Participation in IPL improves the skills of cricketers. At the same time, as this year’s ODI World Cup will be held in India, the cricketers would get the best possible practice. But Hathurusinghe can not accept participation in IPL in any way without playing the country’s game.”Yes, it is true that participation in IPL will improve their skills,” he said. There is no doubt that IPL is a top-class tournament. But the number one priority is playing for the country.