T20 cricket’s lingering issues and the BPL

With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 just two months away, Bangladesh's real preparation begins now. After the T20 series against Ireland, the BPL is supposed to be the platform for players to sharpen their skills. Yet the tournament is once again mired in uncertainty—team finalisation, scheduling issues and a host of other complications still unresolved. This edition of Pitch Perfect takes a closer look at those concerns.