Bangladesh Cricket Board president Nazmul Hassan has announced that no Bangladeshi player will be playing IPL during the Bangladesh’s Zimbabwe tour (April 13, 2013 – May 12, 2013). This decision will impact Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal as only two of the Bangladeshi players will be featuring in the 2013 edition of IPL.

“There is no chance for players to take part in these tournaments when an international series is going on,” Hassan said. “As far as I know, cricket boards don’t allow such things, and we will not provide that opportunity. We haven’t been requested to provide any NOCs yet. I was asked if they can go to the IPL instead of the Zimbabwe tour, but I told them that they wouldn’t be able to. I know for sure that even in my capacity, I cannot let them go.”