On Sunday, the T20 board of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) asked seven companies to complete the process of obtaining franchise ownership rights for the next three editions (9th, 10th and 11th) of the league, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) press reported. release confirmed.
Although there were rumors, two of the most successful franchises, Dhaka Dynamites and Khulna Titans, ultimately did not take the team.
According to BCB board, Pragati Green Auto Rice Mills Limited became owner of Dhaka instead of Beximco. Mindtree Limited will own the Khulna team. The Barisal franchise is owned by Fortune Barisal Sports Limited.
In addition, Chattogram team will be managed by Delta Sports Limited, Togi Sports Limited (Basundhara Group) has secured ownership of Rangpur. Future Sports Bangladesh Limited is in charge of Sylhet.
Among the well-known franchises is defending champion Comilla Victorians, which will be owned by Comilla Legends Limited.
The eighth and last edition of the BPL was held in January-February of this year, with six franchises. Comilla Victorians won the championship for the third time after beating Fortune Barishal in the final.
The ninth edition, with seven franchises, will take place in January-February next year. Indeed, the ICC has reserved the next three tournaments for these seven franchises.