BCB meetings won't count without action, says Mushfiq

Mushfiqur Rahim said the players' meeting with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) was "a good step" but warned that without action it won't change much, reports UNB.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday after attending a trial event for physically challenged cricketers, Mushfiq said, "Until things are actually implemented, these meetings won't be effective. We're almost at the end of our careers. What we can do is try to leave behind better grounds, better facilities for the next generation."

The "Share and Care" meeting was held Tuesday at a city hotel. It lasted more than two hours. Players raised different issues, including the condition of domestic pitches, according to people who were there.

BCB president Aminul Islam told the press after the session that cricketers spoke openly about their concerns. Mushfiq called it a "good initiative," but repeated that nothing will change without follow-through.

He also compared Bangladesh with the rest of the cricket world. "World cricket has gone far ahead. Bangladesh is behind. If we can provide support, we can move forward too," he said.

The National League T20 begins September 15, followed by the four-day league. Asked if he plans to play, Mushfiq said, "If a team picks me, yes. I'm preparing physically and mentally. Let's see."