Archive · 26 Dec 2025
BCB Takes Over Chattogram Royals Before BPL 2026
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken control of the Chattogram Royals team in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) because the team's owner couldn't find sponsors.
The BCB has appointed new leaders for the team.
Meanwhile, the coach of another team, Noakhali Express, got very angry during training because there weren't enough facilities or equipment.
He left the training session in an auto rickshaw but later said he might have overreacted.
The BPL is starting its new season soon, and the BCB is trying to make sure everything runs smoothly.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has taken over the Chattogram Royals after the team's owner withdrew due to a lack of sponsor interest.
The BCB has appointed Habibul Bashar as the team director, Mizanur Rahman Babul as the head coach, and Nafees Iqbal as the team manager.
The Chattogram Royals' opening match is scheduled against Noakhali Express in Sylhet.
Noakhali Express head coach Khaled Mahmud left training due to inadequate facilities, later apologized for his reaction.
The BCB is committed to ensuring integrity and timely player payments this season.
- Who
- Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Chattogram Royals, Noakhali Express, Khaled Mahmud
- What
- BCB takes over Chattogram Royals; Noakhali Express coach leaves training due to facilities
- When
- December 25, 2025
- Where
- Chattogram and Sylhet, Bangladesh
- Why
- Owner withdrew due to lack of sponsors; coach frustrated over training conditions
BCB and Team Management
Coach Khaled Mahmud
Facilities and Preparation
BCB and Team Management
The BCB and team management are focused on ensuring the smooth operation of the BPL season, addressing issues as they arise to maintain the integrity of the league.
Coach Khaled Mahmud
Coach Khaled Mahmud expressed frustration over the lack of adequate facilities and equipment, leading to his outburst and temporary departure from the training session.
- Team
- Chattogram Royals
- League
- Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
- Owner Withdrawal Reason
- Lack of sponsor interest
- New Director
- Habibul Bashar
- New Head Coach
- Mizanur Rahman Babul
- New Team Manager
- Nafees Iqbal
- Opening Match
- Against Noakhali Express in Sylhet
- BPL Season Start Date
- December 26, 2025
- Coach's Reaction
- Khaled Mahmud left training due to lack of facilities, later apologized
Sources
BCB Takes Over Chattogram Royals After Owner Withdraws Just Before BPL 2026
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