Bangladesh Cricket Board dragged their feet announcing the Premier League until like three months out, and franchises got stuck building rosters in under two months while better international players had already signed elsewhere. Rajshahi Warriors took a hit because at least four overseas guys will bounce mid-tournament when the Sri Lanka versus Pakistan series fires up, and the board scheduled everything to overlap with the Big Bash League plus SA20.
Teams thought Sri Lankan cricketers might fill gaps since the Lanka Premier League got canceled, but that bilateral series wrecked those plans fast. The BPL kicks off in Sylhet while the other series starts later, which means Pakistani and Sri Lankan players will peace out after a few matches to handle national team duties.
Franchise reps are stressing about finding replacements on short notice, and everyone figures squad quality will tank again unless somebody pulls some magic before game time hits.
Teams thought Sri Lankan cricketers might fill gaps since the Lanka Premier League got canceled, but that bilateral series wrecked those plans fast. The BPL kicks off in Sylhet while the other series starts later, which means Pakistani and Sri Lankan players will peace out after a few matches to handle national team duties.
Franchise reps are stressing about finding replacements on short notice, and everyone figures squad quality will tank again unless somebody pulls some magic before game time hits.
