Afridi seeks BCB’s help over unpaid dues from Chittagong Kings

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi has approached the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) over his failure to receive full payment for his role as goodwill ambassador and patron of the Chittagong Kings in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

The BPL has been under public scrutiny for some time now. Recently, three Pakistanis left the league over a dispute over non-payment, and now one of the franchise’s goodwill ambassadors, Shahid Afridi, is also facing a similar issue. Despite repeated attempts to contact the team management, there has been no response from Afridi, prompting him to escalate the matter.

Afridi has reportedly emailed BCB president Farooq Ahmed, requesting his intervention to resolve the matter. In his email, Afridi expressed his frustration over the lack of communication from the Chittagong Kings management and urged the BCB to step in and ensure that his dues are paid.

The former all-rounder has made it clear that he is ready to take further action if the matter is not resolved through the BCB. Afridi said that if necessary, he will write to the heads of both Pakistan and Bangladesh to address the situation.

Afridi’s involvement with Chittagong Kings was seen as a significant step towards strengthening ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh cricket. His role as a goodwill ambassador and mentor was meant to promote the league and encourage young players. However, the unresolved payment issue has cast a shadow over his association with the team.

The BCB is yet to issue an official response to Afridi’s email, but the matter has raised questions about the accountability and professionalism of franchise management in the BPL.