He was India captain Rohit Sharma's opening partner in the home T20 series against Afghanistan earlier this year but his place looked under threat as he struggled for runs in the IPL
Port City League T20 starts on Sunday
The Port City League Bashundhara Cup T20 cricket tournament begins at the Sharjah Stadium on Sunday.
Published : 27 March 2010, 09:28 AM
Updated : 27 March 2010, 09:28 AM
Sikander Ali
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Mar 27 (bdnews24.com) - The Port City League Bashundhara Cup T20 cricket tournament begins at the Sharjah Stadium on Sunday.
On the opening day, Chittagong Mohammedan SC will take on Top Sports Noakhali while Dhaka Sports Club meet Bangladesh Biman.
Due to late visa complications, organisers had to defer the tournament by two days. The PCL chairman AZM Nasiruddin disclosed this in a press conference.
Addressing a media briefing at the Ramada Hotel on Saturday, he said they had to undergo some difficulty to secure visas as the local authority was very cautious in issuing entry permits.
But he said they were determined to make the tournament a success.
Meanwhile, former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful said there no difference between PCL and IPL.
"I think the fans will come to the stadium on match day and support us to play good cricket."
Participating teams:
Group A - Chittagong Mohammedan SC, Chittagong Brothers Union Club, Chittagong Tigers and Top Sports Noakhali
Group B - Dhaka Sports Club, Pirates of Chittagong, Bangla Tigers (India) and Bangladesh Biman.
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