Bangladesh cricket enthusiasts were left reeling after the BCB announced central contracts that saw Taskin Ahmed tumble from A+ and Mushfiqur Rahim descend to Grade B. This calculated reshuffle emphasizes performance metrics over past laurels, igniting debates on veteran relevance.
A+ category abolished—no exceptions. Taskin now in Grade A (8 lakh BDT) with peers Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, a group poised to anchor major campaigns.
The 11-strong Grade B (6 lakh BDT) includes Mushfiqur Rahim—hit by his ODI retirement—plus Mominul Haque, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Towhid Hridoy, promoted Shadman Islam, Tanjheed Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mehndi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana.
Grade C (4 lakh BDT): Soumya Sarkar, Jaker Ali, Shariful Islam, Tanjim Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed.
Grade D (2 lakh BDT): Saif Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanvir Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan.
Detailed rosters:
Grade A: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Taskin Ahmed
Grade B: Mominul Haque, Taijul Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Shadman Islam, Tanjheed Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mehndi Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana
Grade C: Soumya Sarkar, Jaker Ali, Shariful Islam, Tanjim Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Khaled Ahmed
Grade D: Saif Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanvir Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Murad, Shamim Hossain, Nurul Hasan
With promotions signaling upward mobility and demotions spurring comebacks, BCB’s vision promises a dynamic, competitive national team ready for international battles.