Players Walk Off Due to Unpaid Wages, Brothers Union Concedes Walkover in Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League
Summary
- In Bangladesh’s Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League, Brothers Union conceded a walkover due to a payment dispute with players.
- Players refused to take the field, citing unpaid dues from the club management as per their contract.
- As a result, Brothers Union may face automatic relegation, fines, and grant recall under league rules.
May 5 (22 Jestha), Kathmandu – During the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League in Bangladesh, Brothers Union conceded a walkover against Agrani Bank due to a player payment dispute. The incident occurred at Savar when the club decided not to field its players.
According to spinner Sohag Gazi, players refused to play as the club management had not paid the remaining wages. Subsequently, captain Zahiduzzaman was absent even at the toss, and umpires Moniruzzaman and Shafin Sharif, along with match referee Anayat Chowdhury, officially declared the walkover.
According to league regulations, a walkover can result in automatic relegation to a lower division and fines for the team. Additionally, the club may be required to return grants provided by the Bangladesh Cricket Board and pay penalties. In some cases, players’ personal records might even be removed.
Players stated that despite repeated demands, they have not received the full salary as per their contracts. They accused the club of delays, partial payments, and poor treatment.
This dispute has been ongoing for several seasons without a long-term resolution, according to the players. They expressed concern that relegation would not resolve the fundamental issues, which would persist even in the lower division.
This incident highlights the deep financial and administrative challenges still affecting domestic cricket in Bangladesh.