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DHAKA: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) have called off the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches scheduled on Tuesday, 30 December, after the country’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia passed away in the morning.
The decision came just a couple of hours before the clash between Sylhet Titans and Chattogram Royals at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
Khaleda Zia, who became Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, served two terms in office from 1991 to 1996 and from 2001 to 2006.
BCB released a statement after her death, expressing sorrow while recalling the improvements in cricket under her tenure.
“The BCB recalls with gratitude her [Zia’s] constant blessings and good wishes for the progress of cricket in this country,” a BCB statement said.
“During her tenure as Prime Minister, she provided outstanding support for the development of cricket in Bangladesh, significantly contributing to improvements in cricket infrastructure and the sport’s growth nationwide.
Her vision and encouragement helped pave the way for many of the advancements the game enjoys today,” it added.
“In respect of the nation’s mourning and in honour of Begum Khaleda Zia’s legacy, the BCB announces that today’s scheduled Bangladesh Premier League matches have been cancelled and will be rescheduled.
Further details on the revised fixtures will be communicated in due course,” the statement concluded.
The BPL 2025-26 began on 26 December with a double header scheduled each day. With a gap between playing days, the postponement of the fixture is unlikely to cause any scheduling issues.
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