The spin-bowling all-rounder Parvez Rasool of Jammu and Kashmir has caused much controversy by asserting that the Indian Premier Tournament (IPL), is easier than Bangladesh’s Dhaka Premier League (DPL).

What Rasool Said About IPL vs DPL？

Rasool, who has played in both the Indian Premier League and the Dhaka Premier League, clarified that while Dhaka Premier League players are under tremendous pressure due to short-term contracts, IPL players are given contracts for the entire season regardless of their performance. The former RCB player made a bold claim with these statements, garnering much attention from the cricket community.

Why Parvez Rasool Thinks DPL Is More Tough？

Rasool said. “I played five years in Bangladesh, Dhaka League. I rate the Dhaka league as tougher than the IPL. I played IPL also. I played in the Dhaka League also. Tougher, why I told you, because in IPL you get a contract, right? You get selected, and then whether you play or not, you get a contract. So, it depends on the team. If you are doing well, if you are not doing well in 1 or 2 matches, then you get dropped and stay with the team.”

During its peak, the Dhaka Premier League drew some of the best cricket players in the world. Test players from other countries attended this competition even before Bangladesh was acknowledged as a major power in world cricket. The Dhaka League was a major cricket event before the emergence of franchise T20 leagues. That said, it is debatable for it to be considered tougher than the IPL in today’s world.

Former RCB Player’s Cricket Journey

Parvez Rasool in DPL

Parvez Rasool in DPL has outstanding statistics considering the age of the Jammu & Kashmir off-break bowler. Parvez Rasool in DPL has recorded a whopping 61 wickets in 31 matches. Along with 61 wickets, the player also scored 547 runs in 25 innings in the Dhaka Premier League.

Parvez Rasool in IPL

Parvez Rasool in IPL has featured In 11 games for three different clubs. He only claimed four wickets in those matches. This showcases his poor stint in the decorated franchise cricket competition. Also, the former RCB player went unsold in the 2024 IPL Auction and this upcoming 2025 IPL. Parvez Rasool in IPL has been nothing short of a flop star who did not live up to his expectations.

International Cricket

It is noteworthy that the former RCB player has only played one ODI and one T20I for India. On June 15, 2014, he played his first ODI match versus Bangladesh and claimed two wickets. Three years later, in 2017, he donned his T20I debut versus England and took one wicket.