Bangabandhu BPL kicks off today

The seventh edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will kick off today.

This BPL edition is renamed as Bangabandhu BPL marking the 100^th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. A total of 46 matches will be held in this tournament.

The first match between Chattogram Challengers and Sylhet Thunder will begin at 1:30pm while the second one between Cumilla Warriors and Rangpur Rangers will start at 6:30pm.

Chattogram Challengers will take on Sylhet Thunder in the opening match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur of the capital.

Earlier on December 8, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated the special edition of the T20 cricket event of the country in a grand opening ceremony.

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