Mohammad Ashraful Not Picked In BCL Players’ Draft

Nov 18, 2018 at 4:04 PM

facebook iconlinkedin iconmail icontwitter iconWhatsApp iconTelegram icon
Mohammad Ashraful Not Picked In BCL Players’ Draft

Not a single team picked up former Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful in the newly-introduced players draft for the upcoming edition of Bangladesh Cricket League.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board decided to introduce the draft to distribute the players amongst the four zones who will take part in the seventh edition of the tournament. Previously, the selectors used to distribute the players among the four zones. However, the previous distribution did not ensure a balanced team. Consequently, the BCB decided to change the system and introduce the players draft.

But the new system did not bring the desired result for Mohammad Ashraful.

Perhaps no player has divided opinions in Bangladesh as Ashraful. In his teens, he was the most sought after batsman in Bangladesh, giving the fans optimism with his brave displays.

Whether it was in becoming the youngest Test centurion in 2001, the unbeaten 158 against India in 2004, the stunning 100 against Australia in Cardiff in 2005 or the splendid 87 against South Africa in the 2007 World Cup, Ashraful gave his countrymen a lot to cherish. His 190 against Sri Lanka in 2013 after returning to the side revived old memories. However, the hero soon turned into villain.

Bangladesh, Mohammad Ashraful
Bangladesh banned Mohammad Ashraful for five years in 2013 (Credits: ESPNcrininfo)

He initially received an eight-year ban for involvement in match-fixing and spot-fixing in the 2013 Bangladesh Premier League. A one-member appeal panel had then reduced his ban to five years, with the last two years to be reprieved upon producing a certificate of good conduct from the ICC through participation in the ‘anti-corruption education and training programme’.

In 2016, Bangladesh Cricket Board allowed him to play in domestic competition. And he hit the ground running, scoring five centuries in the Dhaka Premier League. However, he struggled to do well in the longer format. The right-hander could score only 253 runs in 10 innings at an average of 25.30 for Dhaka Metropolis in the last edition.

Bangladesh, Mohammad Ashraful
Mohammad Ashraful had done well in Bangladesh’s domestic competitons (Credits: ESPNcricinfo)

Not surprisingly, Ashraful is disappointed with the latest setback.  However, he feels his poor show in the red-ball cricket is the reason behind the snub.

“It is surely disappointing to miss the BCL,” Ashraful told Cricbuzz.

”I couldn’t perform well in last National Cricket League. I think this may be the reason for anyone not picking me for BCL,'” he told the New Age.

 

Related Article
Shakib Al Hasan’s Future Uncertain, Najmul Hossain Shanto Named As Bangladesh’s All-Format Captain
Shakib Al Hasan’s Future Uncertain, Najmul Hossain Shanto Named As Bangladesh’s All-Format Captain

Feb 13, 2024, 10:48 AM


BAN vs SL: I Will Speak To The Officials, And Then Take The Decision – Shakib Al Hasan To Hold Talks With BCB Over His Participation In Sri Lanka Series
BAN vs SL: I Will Speak To The Officials, And Then Take The Decision – Shakib Al Hasan To Hold Talks With BCB Over His Participation In Sri Lanka Series

Feb 4, 2024, 10:24 AM


Bangladesh Pacer Taskin Ahmed Plans To Retire From Test Cricket To Prolong His Career In White-ball Cricket
Bangladesh Pacer Taskin Ahmed Plans To Retire From Test Cricket To Prolong His Career In White-ball Cricket

Feb 3, 2024, 2:11 PM


BAN vs SL: Bangladesh Set To Play All-Format Series Against Sri Lanka At Home Starting From March 4
BAN vs SL: Bangladesh Set To Play All-Format Series Against Sri Lanka At Home Starting From March 4

Feb 3, 2024, 11:26 AM


Veteran Bangladesh All-Rounder Shakib Al Hasan Diagnosed With Retinal Condition In His Left Eye
Veteran Bangladesh All-Rounder Shakib Al Hasan Diagnosed With Retinal Condition In His Left Eye

Jan 25, 2024, 11:34 AM


Breaking: ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule And Groups Announced
Breaking: ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Full Schedule And Groups Announced

Jan 5, 2024, 8:00 PM


Desktop Banner
Mobile Banner