Domestic‑3 Icon Picks & Franchise Overview
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Icon selections (via lottery):
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz – Walton Group
- Mushfiqur Rahim – Seven Rings Cement
- Nurul Hasan Sohan – ACE Bluestars
- Towhid Hridoy – Fortune
- Mohammad Naim Sheikh – Citizens Bank
- Mosaddek Hossain – ACME
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Franchises (six teams): ACE Bluestars, Fortune, Citizen Bank, Walton Group, Seven Rings Cement, ACME.
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Key national players overlooked: Najmul Hossain, Litton Das, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, and others.
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Reason for picks: Franchises prioritized player availability for the full season over star power.
BCB President Tamim Iqbal on the strategy
“This is a domestic tournament; player availability is crucial.”
“We chose players who can play all three formats—e.g., Naim Sheikh isn’t in the national squad, so his availability is higher.”
“A draft or auction will follow on 26 Oct; the format will allow teams to pick their preferred players.”
“We’re focusing on continuity and commercial appeal by unifying the T20, 50‑over, and four‑day competitions.”
Competition Structure
| Format | Matches | Start |
|---|---|---|
| T20 | 19 | December (Barishal Divisional Stadium, Sher‑e‑Bangla National Stadium) |
| 50‑over | 16 | May (next year) |
| Four‑day | 7 | January |
- Replaces NCL T20, BCL four‑day, and BCL one‑day tournaments.
- Each franchise signs a 23‑player squad via a single auction on 26 Oct.
- BCB sets spending limits and determines player/coaching remuneration.
Franchise Agreements
- Six franchises have three‑year agreements with BCB.
- BCB retains control over financial and operational aspects.
- Cost‑control measures aim to keep spending within limits while boosting exposure for domestic cricketers.
Takeaway for writers:
Domestic‑3’s icon picks reflect a strategic emphasis on availability, not just star status. The unified format and controlled spending signal BCB’s push for a more commercially viable domestic structure.
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