Bangladeshi Cricketers Fined For Misconduct In BPL

Dhaka: Rajshahi Kings batsman Sabbir Rahman and Barisal Bulls pacer Al-Amin Hossain have been penalised for breaking the code of conduct in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) cricket tournament, however it didn’t stated what they have done.

"A governing council investigation has found both players guilty of serious off-field disciplinary breaches during the current tournament," the press release read.

Sabbir’s contract was worth 4 million Bangladeshi taka (USD 5,064), while Al-Amin was supposed to receive 2.5 million Bangladeshi taka (USD 3,165)

Al-Amin has been fined 50 percent of his BPL contract fee and Sabbir 30 percent for off-field disciplinary breaches, according to a media statement released by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) late on Tuesday.

Sabbir's contract was worth 4 million Bangladeshi taka (USD 5,064), while Al-Amin was supposed to receive 2.5 million Bangladeshi taka (USD 3,165).

The players were reminded to be more responsible with a warning that such offences will prompt for harsh punishment in the future

The 24-year-old Sabbir was also slapped with a 15 percent fine from his match fee on Monday for disciplinary breaches against Rangpur Riders.