Sylhet phase of BPL, Sylhet Strikers announced that Captain Mashrafe Bin Mortuza is temporarily taking a break from BPL to fulfill the duties of National Parliament. Originally, MP Mashrafe bin Mortuza, elected from Narail-2 constituency, was given the responsibility of whip in the National Parliament. The captain of Sylhet Strikers went on a temporary break from the middle of the BPL to fulfill this duty. The press release given by the Sylhet team, ‘Sylhet Strikers captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza has decided to take a break from the ongoing 10th Bangladesh Premier League T20 and join the duties of whip in the parliament. Mashrafe can play for the Strikers during the season if political commitments and schedule allow. BPL group stage games are almost over. Each team has played at least 9 matches. The numbers of the last four are almost matching. Sylhet Strikers have only three matches left. If they win these three matches, they may have a chance to play in the playoffs. In such a situation, will Mashrafe join the Sylhet team in the last three matches or in the play-offs? As the franchise said, he will rejoin if time permits. During the practice of Sylhet Strikers at the Zahoor Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong today, Rajin Saleh, the coach of the team, was asked whether Mashrafe is likely to return. In response, he said, “No, his chances are very low (to return to the BPL this time). Because, he is actually very busy with the office (as the whip of the national parliament). Since he can’t now, maybe next year he will make a good comeback. ‘ The words of the coach are clear – there is no possibility of Mashrafe returning to this year’s BPL. But since he was the captain of the team. He was involved in everything from creating, in that case, in his absence, whether there is any talk with Mashrafe about making the eleven or the team, is there any communication or not? In response to this question, Rajin Saleh said, “We always talk with Mashrafe.” Before building our team, the management always talks to him about how to build the team. We are always in touch with him. ‘
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