Shanto sees BPL as platform for emerging cricketers

National Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto has expressed his excitement about the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) T20 tournament, citing it as an important platform for players to prove themselves and emerging cricketers to make their mark.

Shanto shared his thoughts in a video released in the official BPL page, recalling his long association with the tournament and the thrill he feels ahead of each season.

"By the grace of Allah, I have been playing in the BPL for many years. Every year, whenever I hear that the BPL is going to start, there is a different thrill. This is a very big platform for us as players. If we can perform well there, it always brings something positive for ourselves and our careers," he said.

For Shanto, however, the BPL is about more than individual performance. He believes the tournament plays a vital role in shaping the future of Bangladesh cricket by providing opportunities for young and emerging players to showcase their talent.

"BPL is a very big tournament for our country. Every year, we see several emerging young players get the opportunity to play here. So it is a very important platform for us," he added.

According to Shanto, performing well in a major tournament like the BPL can boost players' confidence and have a positive impact on their careers.

There was some uncertainty surrounding the next edition of BPL as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) wants to take time in an effort to redesign the tournament and make it free from the controversies.    �"BSS