The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially released the complete schedule for the upcoming season of the National Cricket League (NCL). This domestic red-ball competition is set to begin on October 3, featuring eight divisional teams: Sylhet, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Rangpur, Khulna, Chittagong, Rajshahi, and Barisal. The tournament will follow a round-robin format, with the seven-round contest concluding on November 17.
Tournament Logistics and Match Schedule
- Teams must report to their respective venue hotels by October 1, followed by a practice session on October 2.
- The first round is scheduled for October 3-6. Subsequent rounds will take place October 10-13, October 17-20, October 24-27, October 31-November 3, November 7-10, and the final round from November 14-17.
- A three-day break is scheduled between each round to allow for travel, rest, and training.
New Remuneration Structure
The 28th edition of the NCL marks a significant shift in domestic cricket earnings. Under the new BCB salary structure, the board has initiated a policy to increase match fees for first-class cricketers to 1 lakh Taka per match. This move ensures that participants in this year’s tournament will have the opportunity to earn up to 1 lakh Taka per game, reflecting a major improvement in professional compensation for domestic players.
