We look back at the highs and lows from the inaugural Bangladesh Premier League

With so much of the spotlight on controversies, a proper cricketing final would be a solace for the inaugural edition of the Bangladesh Premier League

It was initially announced that Chittagong Kings would play Duronto Rajshahi in the first semi-final. After meetings late into the night, however, the BPL announced that Barisal Burners, and not Chittagong, were through

ESPNcricinfo previews the second semi-final of the Bangladesh Premier League between Khulna Royal Bengals and Dhaka Gladiators

Marlon Samuels had to choose between Pune Warriors, who approached him first, and Mumbai Indians, led by his all-time favourite - Sachin Tendulkar. Being a man of his word, Samuels chose the former

We look back at the highs and lows from the second week of the inaugural Bangladesh Premier League

Dhaka Gladiators opener and Pakistan batsman Imran Nazir was hit on the head by a Peter Trego bouncer during the Bangladesh Premier League game in Chittagong today

We look back at the highs and lows from the first week of the inaugural Bangladesh Premier League

Chris Gayle's quickfire century on the first day was just the start the Bangladesh Premier League wanted

A batting line-up that boasts Kieron Pollard, Imran Nazir, Mohammad Ashraful and Aftab Ahmed promises plenty of big hits and a genuine flutter in the hearts of a bowling attack, let alone a single bowler

Not picking a full, contemporary batsman of international quality could haunt Sylhet Royals later in the competition but as of now, the owners Walton Group are happy to be counted as the most glamorous BPL franchise

Mashrafe Mortaza has reported to his franchise an approach from a fellow cricketer regarding potential spot-fixing during the Bangladesh Premier League

In a team sport like cricket, it's never good to shine the spotlight on just one man. But Shakib Al Hasan is not only the icon player of Khulna Royal Bengals, he could be the only man who matters in the end

In a team sport like cricket, it's never good to shine the spotlight on just one man. But Shakib Al Hasan is not only the icon player of Khulna Royal Bengals, he could be the only man who matters in the end

The spinner- and batsman-heavy nature of the Chittagong Kings squad is a Khaled Mahmud trademark, a no-nonsense approach on Bangladesh pitches that offer low bounce and limited turn

Though Barisal have under-achieved as a division, their BPL franchise could surprise because the coach Sarwar Imran and the team consultant, national selector Akram Khan, have put together a balanced team

The first-ever auction for the Bangladesh Premier League has seen Shahid Afridi walk away with the biggest pay packet and a prolonged bidding war for Chris Gayle

ESPNcricinfo previews the Bangladesh Premier League, on the eve of the player auction in Dhaka

All six franchises on sale at the Bangladesh Premier League team auction have been bought. The auction, which took place in Dhaka on January 10, saw a total of $6.49 million spent

Asif Ahmed and Mominul Haque have been summoned by the BCB's disciplinary committee for their failure to report to the Bangladesh A team for the warm-up match against England Lions