Moeen Ali explains why the BPL has lost its spark and what it needs to rise again

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has faced criticism in recent seasons because of fewer star players and less excitement. Many fans feel the tournament is not as enjoyable as before. During this discussion, England all-rounder Moeen Ali shared his honest opinion on why the league seems to have lost some of its charm.

While speaking to the media, Moeen talked about franchise cricket dressing rooms. He said that every team has a different environment, but the difference is usually not very big. “To be honest, every dressing room is different,” Moeen said. “Whether it’s CSK or RCB, it’s always different, but it’s always good.”

Moeen explained that in franchise cricket, players often play with the same teammates in different leagues. Because of this, the overall atmosphere stays quite similar. However, he said his time at Chennai Super Kings was very special. “CSK was special because we had a strong team and we won two trophies,” he said. “When you win trophies, the dressing room is always a happy place. So overall, there isn’t a big difference.”

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BPL Losing Its Spark Due to Scheduling Issues

Moeen Ali admitted that the Bangladesh Premier League does not have the same excitement it once had. When asked about the lack of star players and lower fan interest, he said the main reason is the clash with other cricket tournaments. “Yes, honestly, I think the number one reason is that it clashes with other leagues,” Moeen said.

He explained that the BPL takes place at the same time as big tournaments like South Africa’s SA20, Australia’s Big Bash League, and different international series. At the same time, players are also preparing for major ICC events such as the World Cup. Because of this busy schedule, many top players choose other commitments, which reduces the star presence in the BPL.

Moeen feels the league needs time and changes to become strong again. He said the process would be like starting fresh. “Maybe it will take another season,” he said. “Hopefully, Inshallah, things will be better next season. But it will take some time — almost like a reset.”

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Franchise Changes and Hope for the Future

Moeen also pointed out that frequent changes in team ownership and management hurt the league’s stability. “Teams keep changing, and people are not always sure who owns which franchise or who is running the team,” he said. “These things keep changing here. It needs to settle down again.”

He believes this instability makes it hard for teams to plan for the long term and build a strong identity. Still, Moeen is hopeful that things will improve within the next year if the league becomes more stable. He stressed that finding a fixed window in the cricket calendar and keeping franchises consistent are very important for the BPL’s future.

Apart from talking about the league, Moeen also praised his England teammate Ethan Brooks, who is playing with him in Sylhet. He spoke very positively about Brooks’ talent and potential. “He’s a very good cricketer,” Moeen said. “The fans here really like him, and teams rate him highly. His fielding is outstanding, and he is also a very good bowler. He hasn’t bowled much here yet, but skill-wise, he’s excellent. His batting is also very, very good.”

Moeen added that finishing matches is one of the hardest jobs in modern cricket, but Brooks has done well in that role in England over the past two years. “I’m sure he still has a lot more to show here,” Moeen said. “And he’s keen to show it.”