The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) player draft, held in Dhaka on Monday, stirred up intrigue as star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan joined Chittagong Kings, a new franchise, despite having previously signed a two-year deal with Rangpur Riders. Reports suggest that both parties agreed to part ways, allowing Shakib to be a direct signing for the Kings.
Other notable draft developments include Fortune Barishal’s selection of Rishad Hossain and Najmul Hossain Shanto as late signings. Rishad’s availability for BPL may be affected by his inclusion in the Big Bash League’s Hobart Hurricanes, potentially explaining franchises’ hesitation to pick him earlier.
Mashrafe Mortaza’s placement in Group B raised some eyebrows, given his underwhelming performance in the previous BPL edition. Nevertheless, the Sylhet Strikers, his team for the past two BPL seasons, opted to retain him.
Despite uncertainties surrounding the draft, BCB president Faruque Ahmed expressed satisfaction with its eventual outcome. The 11th edition of BPL is scheduled to commence on December 27, and franchises will have until then to finalize their squads.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) player draft has finally occurred after facing uncertainty and delays. Despite initial concerns, BCB President Faruque Ahmed expressed satisfaction with the draft’s execution, acknowledging the efforts of his BPL team. He stated that although the draft may have been flawed, it improved over previous editions.
With seven participating teams and several new initiatives in place, the draft saw players like Taskin Ahmed, Mahmudullah Riyad, and Najmul Hossain Shanto joining various franchises. BCB’s decision to allow franchises to sign one local player directly before the draft and introduce the ‘Right to Match’ card added strategic depth to the selection process.
President Faruque also emphasized that teams still have opportunities to strengthen their squads further before the tournament commences on December 27. Although the event faced challenges, the successful completion of the draft paves the way for an exciting 11th edition of the BPL as teams prepare to showcase their talents on the field.
As preparations for the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season continue, organizers are focusing on ensuring the provision of good batting pitches to create a dynamic and entertaining tournament. BCB president Faruque Ahmed emphasized the importance of wickets that offer a balance between supporting batters and rewarding skilled bowling performances. This commitment to high-quality pitches aims to elevate the standard of cricket in the BPL and provide fans with thrilling matches.
Alongside the focus on pitch quality, teams have been actively signing players and finalizing their lineups for the tournament. With the addition of new franchises such as Dhaka Capitals, Chittagong Kings, and Durbar Rajshahi, the competition is expected to be fierce. Existing franchises Fortune Barishal, Khulna Tigers, Sylhet Strikers, and Rangpur Riders will also look to bolster their squads and contend for the title.
As the December 27 start date approaches, BPL teams have until then to continue refining their rosters and building solid and competitive units. With a combination of experienced international stars and promising local talent, the stage is set for an exciting BPL season that will showcase the best of Bangladesh cricket and delight fans across the country.
Direct signings: Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Foreign direct signings: Thisara Perera, Johnson Charles, Amir Hamza, Shahnawaz Dahani, and Stephen Eskinazi
From the draft: Litton Kumar Das, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Mukidul Islam, Abu Jayed, Sabbir Rahman, Munim Shahriar, Asif Hasan, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Musfik Hasan (local), Saim Ayub and Amir Hamza Hotak (foreign).
Direct signing: Shakib Al Hasan and Shoriful Islam
Foreign direct signing: Moeen Ali, Usman Khan, Haider Ali, Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Wasim Jr and Binura Fernando
From the draft: Shamim Hossain, Parvez Hossain Emon, Khaled Ahmed, Aliss Al Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Naeem Islam, Maruf Mridha, Rahatul Ferdous Javed, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Marshall Ayub (local), Graham Clarke and Thomas O’Connell (foreign).
Direct signing: Anamul Haque Bijoy
From the draft: Taskin Ahmed, Jishan Alam, Yasir Ali, Sabbir Hossen, Sanjamul Islam, SM Meherob Hasan, Akbar Ali, Hasan Murad, Md. Shafiul Islam, Mohor Sheikh (local), Saad Nasim, and Lahiru Samarakoon (foreign).
Direct signing: Towhid Hridoy
Retained players: Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim
Foreign direct signing: Kyle Mayers, Dawid Malan, Mohammad Nabi, Faheem Ashraf, Ali Mohammad, Jahandad Khan
From the draft: Mahmudullah, Tanvir Islam, Najmul Hossain, Ripon Mondol, Ebadot Hossain, Nayeem Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taijul Islam, Shohidul Islam, Ariful Islam (local), James Fuller, Pathum Nissanka and Nandre Burger (foreign)
Direct signing: Jaker Ali Anik
Retained players: Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Zakir Hasan
Foreign direct signing: Paul Stirling and George Munsey
From the draft: Rony Talukder, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Al-Amin Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Rubel Miah, Ariful Haque, Nihaduzzaman, Nahidul Islam (local), Rahkeem Cornwall, Samiullah Shinwari and Reece Topley (foreign).
Direct signing: Mehidy Hasan
Retained players: Afif Hossain and Nasum Ahmed
Foreign direct signing: Oshane Thomas
From the draft: Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Naim, Imrul Kayes, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Abu Hider Rony, Ziaur Rahman, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Mahmudul Hasan Joy (local), Mohammad Hasnain, Lewis Gregory and Mohammad Nawaz (foreign).
Direct signing: Mohammad Saifuddin
Retained players: Nurul Hasan Sohan and Mahedi Hasan
Foreign direct signing: Alex Hales, Khushdil Shah, Allah Ghazanfar, Steven Taylor and Saurabh Netravalkar
From the draft: Nahid Rana, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Rakibul Hasan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Irfan Sukkur, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Tawfique Khan Tushar (local), Akif Javed and Curtis Campher (foreign).
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