BCB Unveils D3: New Franchise-Based Domestic Competition Covering First-Class, List A and T20 Formats

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially launched a new domestic competition named D3.

This tournament marks a significant shift toward a franchise-based model that covers all three major formats of the game.

Structure of the D3 Competition

The D3 competition will feature six franchises. These franchises are set to participate in three separate tournaments each season.

The three tournaments include first-class, List A and T20 cricket, allowing teams to compete across the traditional longer format as well as the limited-overs versions.

Key Details of the Tournament

According to the announcement, the six franchises will play first-class matches, List A matches and T20 matches every season under the D3 banner.

• Six franchises will take part in the competition
• Three formats will be covered: first-class, List A and T20
• Matches in each format will be played every season

This all-format approach ensures that the franchises remain active throughout the domestic calendar while providing players with opportunities to showcase their skills in different conditions.

The tournament, called D3, will feature six franchises who will play three tournaments – first-class, List A and T20 – each season.

Fans following Bangladesh domestic cricket can expect the D3 to become a central part of the season’s schedule, bringing together established and emerging players under the franchise system.

Impact on Domestic Cricket

By introducing a franchise model that spans all formats, the BCB aims to create a structured platform for consistent competition. The inclusion of first-class, List A and T20 tournaments within D3 gives teams the chance to build squads capable of performing across varying match lengths.

Each season will see the six franchises contest matches in every format, ensuring regular high-level domestic action for players and supporters alike.

The launch of D3 represents a clear commitment to developing a robust franchise ecosystem in Bangladesh cricket that mirrors successful models seen elsewhere while remaining focused on the country’s own domestic needs.