dhaka Information

Hi.

Hope you are doing well. We are excited to let you know that The Registration for Dhaka League 2024/25 is now open!

This will be the 12th season of Dhaka League and currently the league is categorized into six divisions. i.e. Premier League. League 1. 2. 3. 4 and 5 to suit all sort of teams. Whether you are really serious about your weekend cricket or you are trying to improve you game or if you are just trying to have a fun time with your mates at the field. Last Man Stands is truly for all cricket lovers.

Team Registration Fees: BDT 175.000/-
Last Date of Registration: October 15th. 2024

* Each team will receive 10 LMS Jerseys (Sublimated) free with registration.
To book your spot for Dhaka League 2024/25 by paying the registration fees. please contact or Fuad Bin Sajjad at: 01729272358 or Md. Ekrum Hossain Rafi at: 01708525826

For any rules and regulations related enquiry. please call Md. Ekrum Hossain Rafi at: 01708525826 or Fuad Bin Sajjad at: 01729272358
Alternatively. you can also email us at [email protected] to register your team.
* Going forward if you have any queries regarding a LMS tournament in Bangladesh. please communicate with Fuad/Rafi in the above-mentioned phone numbers.

Important***: Teams due from the previous season won''t be allowed to participate in Dhaka League 2023-24 unless the previous balance is settled and payment for the new season is made. The same will be applicable for the players who have played at least 1 match in the team with dues. i.e. unless the team has entirely cleared past seasons'' due. players who have played for that team in last season will not be allowed to participate under a new team.

Tournament Venues:
1. Lakepori Cricket Gound
2. Masco Sakib Cricket Academy
3. City Club Field Mirpur
4. PKSP. Ground 2
5. Others

Tournament Format:
1. Each team will get a minimum 6 matches in the league.
2. Winners of each division along with a few more top teams will participate at Dhaka Champions League. (format to be announced prior to the start of the tournament).
3. There will also be promotion and relegation depending on a team''s position in the initial league. Bottom 2 teams from each Division will drop to the Division below for following season''s league and Top 2 teams from each Division will be promoted
4. The divisional line up should all teams from last year participate as given below.
5. No new teams will be allowed to participate directly in the Premier League. In case a Premier League team drops out and there is a spot in the league. The highest ranked team from League 1 will get the spot in Premier League.
6. If a team from League 1 onwards doesn''t participate or there is a free spot in a particular league (except for Premier League). then the highest ranked side from any of the League below will get a spot.
7. If any team wants to play in a lower division than they have been seeded. the team captain/manager will have to send us a written request.
8. If a new strong team registers in the league. they may get a spot in League One/Two/Three depending on availability of spots in that particular league and tournament committee''s decision.

Tournament Prizes:
1. The Winner of Champions League: Cup will receive LMS Voucher worth BDT 200.000/- (which can be redeemed for entry in our local league(s) until December 2025) * and an exclusive trophy. Each member of the team will also receive a Champion medal.
2. The Runner-up of Champions League: Cup will receive LMS Voucher worth BDT 100.000/- (which can be redeemed for entry in our local league(s) until December 2025) * and each member of the team will receive Runner-up medal.
3. The Champion team of Plate and Bowl Championship will receive exclusive trophies. and the members of both Champion and Runner Up team will receive medals.
4. Batsman and bowler of the tournament will each receive an exclusive trophy.
5. There will also be awards for Man of the Match of every game.

Additional rules apart from general LMS rules (lastmanstands.com/rules)

Professional Players'' Category:
Category A: BOARD CONTRACTED/ National Team (Men’s/ any age group)

Category B: First Class. List A (HP Team. A-Team. Bangla Tigers. BPL. Dhaka Premier League). National Championship.

Category C: Dhaka 1st Division/2nd Division/3rd Division. Chittagong Premier League/ 1st Division/2nd Division/3rd Division

1. Each team can register a maximum 16 players in their squad. and one individual player can play for one team only in the league.

2. Players from Category A. B. C who have played a match in that category on or after December 31st 2022 until the start of the tournament WILL NOT be allowed to participate at Dhaka League 24/25 at any circumstances.

3(a) Retired players (Players who has given undertaking till last season to ACE) will be counted as amateur eligible and can play as a regular.

3 (b) Players who want to retire from Professional cricket. can also apply for amateur eligibility. prior start of the season. Cut off age will be minimum 31 years old. The undertaking should be in ‘100tk govt. stamp paper. The bond document needs to be submitted to Organizers at least 20 days prior to the tournament date.

3 (c)The Undertaking player must be the same player for the entire season for all major tournaments. as agreed in the Amateur Community meeting.

3 (d) Organizers will share a list amongst themselves and co-ordinate to ensure NO team can register 2 different players in the same team.

4. A player must play at least 2 games in the starting 8 in the 1st Round (League Stage) to be able to participate in the Champions League (Knockout round). otherwise the Ringer rule will be applicable for them. i.e they can bat at no. 8 and bowl up to a maximum 2 overs.

5. No misbehavior or disrespect towards match officials/opponents will be tolerated at any circumstances. and teams can be penalized points in that particular match if any of their players is found doing so.

6. Any teams failing to comply with Rules 1-3 will see the result of the match overturned. i.e if they win the match. the opposition will be given a win by 1 run in that match. If a team keeps on breaking the rules continuously. The team and the players concerned will be removed from the tournament and can receive up to 2 years ban from LMS Dhaka League.

7. Every team must ensure that all their players are taking necessary precaution and wearing all protective gears applicable during every match. LMS will not be held liable for any accident or injuries occurred during any match.

8. The team captain/manager must register all players with a valid email address and mobile number. and fill up all the details in their profile including a photo at LMS website. for players who are already registered in the LMS website. The team captain can send them an invitation email to join their team.

9. The team officials must be responsible for the conduct/discipline of any audiences/guests supporting that particular team. If anyone is found causing chaos or problems in the venue will be immediately ejected and might cause the team to be banned from current and future leagues.

10. Music/sound equipment are not allowed in the field as per ground authority.


* Criteria regarding verification of professional players will be emailed to team captains prior to the start of the league.

N.B.-
* The registration fee is exclusive of VAT/taxes
* LMS voucher awarded can be redeemed for entry in our local leagues such as upcoming seasons'' Dhaka League. Chittagong League. Bangladesh Open etc (but not in any international tournament. Junior/University League etc) until December 2025.
* LMS vouchers awarded will not be redeemable by cash.
* Tournament format and rules are subjected to change. so please keep an eye on our website for any new updates.