NCL T20 2025: The National Cricket League (NCL) T20 tournament will be held from September 15. This season will feature a metro team along with seven divisions. Experienced and novice domestic coaches will handle the entire tournament. Cricketers are also waiting to play in this domestic tournament.
Basically, NCL is seen as a platform to prove themselves before the BPL. This time, the coach of the Dhaka divisional team will be Mizanur Rahman Babul, who has gained the taste and experience of winning the title in the 2024 and 2025 seasons as the coach of Fortune Barisal in the BPL.
Mahbub Ali Jacky is in charge of Chittagong, he has been working for the development of cricket at the local level for a long time and has contributed to developing talented players. Sylhet coach Rajin Saleh is a familiar face, he has a lot of experience in forming age-based teams and preparing players.
The Rajshahi divisional team will be managed by Abdul Karim Jewel, who has been associated with the cricket structure of the region for many years. Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful will be the coach of Barisal. This batsman, who holds the record of scoring the youngest Test century in international cricket, has long entered the coaching profession. He also worked successfully in the last BPL. This time, he will be seen as the head coach in the domestic tournament.
Tushar Imran, one of the most successful batsmen in the history of Bangladesh’s first-class cricket, is in charge of the Khulna division. Tushar, who has scored more than 11,000 runs in first-class cricket, has coached in various clubs and BPL franchises after his retirement. Saiful Islam Khan is in charge of Rangpur, who has also been coaching at the local and district levels for a long time.
In addition, Nazmul Hossain will be in charge of Dhaka Metro. This former national team pacer has already focused on the coaching profession. This time he will be seen as the head coach of Dhaka Metro. Although the Dhaka Metro team will no longer exist after this season.
FAQ
When will the NCL T20 2025 tournament start?
The tournament is scheduled to begin on September 15, 2025.
How many teams will participate in this season?
Eight teams will participate: seven divisional teams and one Dhaka Metro team.
Who are some of the coaches for this season?
Mizanur Rahman Babul (Dhaka), Mahbub Ali Jacky (Chittagong), Rajin Saleh (Sylhet), Abdul Karim Jewel (Rajshahi), Mohammad Ashraful (Barisal), Tushar Imran (Khulna), Saiful Islam Khan (Rangpur), and Nazmul Hossain (Dhaka Metro).
What is the significance of the NCL T20 tournament?
The NCL T20 serves as a platform for players to showcase their talent and prepare ahead of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Will the Dhaka Metro team continue in future seasons?
No, the Dhaka Metro team will be disbanded after this season.