Just before the Bangladesh Premier League season, the Bangladesh Cricket Board took a surprising step: they cut at least eight cricketers from the player auction list. This happened because the BCB’s integrity unit noticed these players doing some shady things that might have been related to fixing matches in the last tournament. This move is one of the most decisive actions the board has taken in years to keep Bangladesh’s main T20 league honest and respected.
Reports say that the BPL governing council and the integrity unit looked closely at how some players acted last season. They found that eight local cricketers raised red flags, meaning they might have been involved in shady stuff that could threaten the tournament’s integrity. Because of this, these players were taken off the final list that was sent to the BPL teams on Sunday.
Anamul Haque Bijoy, Mosaddek Hossain, Shofiul Islam, Alauddin Babu, Sunzamul Islam, Mizanur Rahman, Nihaduzzaman, and Munir Hasan Khan have all been cut from the cricket draft. These eight players were on the first list, so it’s a surprise to see them dropped. The BCB integrity unit, headed by Alex Marshall, made the call after putting together a report. Marshall is pretty famous for his work on keeping cricket clean. Shakhawat Hossain, a BPL governing council member and BCB vice-president, suggested earlier that players with a shady past or suspected of fixing would not be allowed in the draft. He made it clear that the board wants to keep the tournament free from controversy. These comments go hand-in-hand with the board’s firm action, showing they won’t put up with any corruption in cricket.
This decision came from an integrity report that’s part of a bigger investigation by an independent three-person committee. They formed after match-fixing claims last BPL season worried everyone in cricket. The committee’s 900-page report pointed to about 18 or 19 people – including 8 to 10 players – suspected of being involved in fixing activities. The BCB is taking action before the new season to make sure the league can move forward with trust. Board officials are keeping details about the players’ supposed actions under wraps because of ongoing reviews and internal rules. They did say that leaving things out was needed to keep things open and build a BPL free of corruption. By following the integrity unit’s advice, the BCB wants to make it clear that no player, no matter how famous or how well they’ve played before, will be protected if they break the rules.
This change has people talking about what’s next for the players who were cut, and what it all means for Bangladesh’s cricket scene. Teams will have to change their plans for picking players, mainly if they had their eye on someone who’s now off the list. For the BCB, this shows they’re serious about keeping things fair and rebuilding trust in the tournament, which has had some problems in the past few seasons.
With the BPL gearing up for another season, the board’s strong stance against corruption should reassure fans and those involved. Thanks to tighter monitoring, straightforward rules, and solid integrity efforts, the 2026 BPL season will probably be watched more closely. Hopefully, this means everyone can trust that the game will be played fairly.