Mahela Jayawardena professes five foreign players rule an opportunity for local players to prove themselves

It is a good challenge for local players to prove themselves: Mahela

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Successful coach for the Mumbai Indians this season, Sri Lankan legend Mahela Jayawardena, who has taken over coaching for Khulna Titans believes that the 5 foreign player rule imposed during this season of the Bangladesh Premier League is an ideal opportunity for Bangladeshi players to prove their worth in the side.

The BPL Governing Council, in order to accommodate star players in the lineups, allowed franchises with the opportunity of fielding five foreign cricketers and six local players in their playing XIs. The idea received a substantial amount of criticism as it reduces the opportunities for local talents.

However, the Sri Lankan stalwarts appealed the players to treat this as an opportunity to prove their mettle rather than creating a hue and cry out of it.

“I think combination wise, it gives you more strength. It is a good challenge for local players to prove themselves in the team. Only the best can play. Bangladesh national team only wants 11 players, not 30 players,” claimed Mahela Jayawardena according to Cricbuzz.

On the Sylhet phase of the tournament 

“I have really enjoyed Sylhet. It was a very good venue. We had great support. The boys really enjoyed it. I think it was a good start for the new season of BPL and hopefully, the same excitement will be in Dhaka as well. There were high scoring matches and some close games in Sylhet. I think from last year to this year, the quality of the overseas players have improved as well. It is always going to be tough competition,” revealed the coach of the Khulna Titans.

“The challenges are different as a player and a coach. I have managed to enjoy my stint as a player. I am doing the same things as a coach. I am relaxed and see if I can help the younger guys along the way,” concluded Jayawardena.

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