Sylhet Strikers secured the final of BPL after defeating Rangpur Riders by 19 runs at Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Tuesday (February 14). The important contribution of the domestic players is behind the team’s pull to the finals. Many believe that this was possible because of the leadership of Mashrafe bin Mortaza.

However, ignoring his own words, Narail Express only praised the local players. Coming to the press conference, the Sylhet captain said, ‘We know the capacity of our team. Tried to do well from the beginning of the season, but it was possible because of the players. So far some of our team’s desi players are on the list of highest runs. And Tanzim Hossain Shakib is performing brilliantly with the ball.

Regarding the inclusion of foreign players, Mashrafe said, “The native players have brought the team to the final by playing well from the beginning of the tournament. Now if any foreigner is brought beside them, then they will be treated with extreme injustice. There is no question about it. They are playing well, let’s see what happens. Meanwhile, seeing the support of Sylhet, Mashrafe said with a smile, “I have played many times before.” But I have never seen such blind support. Thank you to those who are supporting us like this. Sylhet Strikers have won 10 out of 14 matches under the leadership of Mashrafe in the current season of BPL.

Former cricketer Khondkar Mohammad Rajin Saleh is serving as the coach of the team. Rajin Saleh was born in Sylhet.So far, Nazmul Hossain Shanto is on top of the team with 452 runs with the bat. And Tauhid scored 403 runs. Along with the captain, Tanjim Shakib is also doing well with the ball. So far, Rubel Hossain has taken 12 wickets after playing 7 matches for Sylhet, and Mashrafe has taken equal wickets after playing 13 matches. Tanjim Shakib took 8 wickets after playing only 6 matches. Sylhet Strikers will face Comilla Victorians to play the BPL final on February 16 at 6:30 PM.