Bangaldeshi Players Back BCB Contract Decision

Several leading Bangladeshi players have expressed their support for The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) to give contracts to 120 cricketers from January 2013

The development was a huge boost to the morale of many cricketers who have endured financial uncertainty. Domestic player Enamul Haque jr said:

“It is a positive move for Bangladesh cricket. For the next generation of cricketers, it will be a massive encouragement. There is always the motivation to play cricket and to play for the country, but to have a salary is a massive boost. When we used to play in the Under-19s or Academy, there wasn’t much money so this will help the youngsters.”

Enamul, a 27-year-old left-arm spinner, was the leading wicket-taker in the 2011-12 National Cricket League and is also the only Bangladesh bowler to take more than 300 first-class wickets. Enamul, however, hasn’t played for Bangladesh since 2009 and had to play club cricket in England

“When I saw the news last night I was really happy. I can see that everyone here in the Bangladesh A camp is equally delighted,” Enamul said. “It should have happened a few years ago, but finally the board has taken this decision. In Sri Lanka I think 70-odd cricketers are contracted with the board.”{jcomments on}