The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to launch its own Twenty 20 tournament after accepting $51million offer from Indian firm Game On Sports Management, the BCB said on Monday.
Published: Dec 06, 2011, 11:33 AM (IST)
Edited: Dec 06, 2011, 11:33 AM (IST)
The Bangladesh Premier League is set for February 2012 launch involving six franchises
By CricketCountry Staff
Tuesday: Dec6, 2011
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to launch its own Twenty 20 tournament after accepting $51million offer from Indian firm Game On Sports Management, the BCB said on Monday.
The Indian Premier League-style Twenty20 tournament will be named the Bangladesh Premier League and is set for February 2012 launch with six franchises.
“Initially Game On will deposit the proportionate amount of guaranteed money for two seasons to our account,” BCB spokesman Jalal Yunus said.
Twenty20 cricket is becoming increasingly popular in Bangladesh since neighbouring India launched the IPL four years ago.
