Why were some cricketers excluded from the BPL draft?

Several cricketers were omitted from the BPL draft because they were flagged by the BCB's integrity unit for suspected involvement in match-fixing activities during the previous season.

What is the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)?

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in Bangladesh featuring city-based franchises.

What actions has the BCB taken against match-fixing?

The BCB has omitted cricketers from the BPL draft based on integrity unit reports and investigations into past fixing allegations.

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BPL Crackdown: Cricketers Red-flagged Over Fixing Allegations

30 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Eight cricketers were omitted from the BPL draft due to suspected fixing activities.
A BCB integrity unit report flagged these players based on past tournament conduct.
A 900-page report identified 18-19 individuals for potential fixing involvement.

BPL Crackdown: Cricketers Red-flagged Over Fixing Allegations

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken a decisive step by omitting at least eight cricketers from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction draft. This action stems from their inclusion in a "red flag zone" due to alleged activities during the previous BPL season, which are under scrutiny for match-fixing.

The decision aligns with the BCB's commitment to preventing fixing controversies in the upcoming tournament. A report from the BCB's integrity unit, headed by Alex Marshall, identified these players, leading to their removal from the final draft list sent to franchises.

This move follows a detailed 900-page report from an independent inquiry committee that investigated widespread fixing allegations. The report reportedly pointed to 18-19 individuals, including 8 to 10 players, suspected of involvement in match-fixing during the last edition of the league.