The upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will have five teams, confirmed the BPL Governing Council. The council also announced the official team names, and no further name changes are allowed.

Earlier, it was confirmed that five regional teams would play – Dhaka, Chattogram, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Rajshahi. Now, the BPL announced their official names: Dhaka Capitals, Chattogram Royals, Rajshahi Warriors, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Titans.

A total of 11 companies submitted bids to own the teams. After the first screening, three franchises were removed. They included SQ Sports (former owners of Chittagong Kings), Bangla Mark from Noakhali, and Mind Tree & Ruposhi Concrete Consortium, which previously represented Khulna.

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Sylhet Titans Sign Four International Stars

Sylhet Titans have started their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign by signing four international stars even before the players’ draft. The team confirmed that England’s Moeen Ali, Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis, Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai, and Pakistan’s Mohammad Amir have all joined through direct contracts.

Sylhet’s BPL teams have struggled to stay consistent and professional over the years. Even though some teams showed promise at times, none created a lasting identity. The most recent team, Sylhet Strikers, had some great moments but lost steam at the end of last season.

This time, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) gave franchise ownership to Cricket With Sami, a group that wants to bring stability and long-term vision to Sylhet cricket. The team also changed its name to Sylhet Titans.

Coaching Panel and Team Strength

Although the Titans have not signed any local players yet, their international signings have drawn attention. Moeen Ali brings all-round skills, Kusal Mendis adds top-order stability, Omarzai shows emerging talent, and Mohammad Amir adds left-arm pace. This mix gives Sylhet a strong base for the upcoming BPL season.

The team also added two Bangladeshi coaches. Former national opener and successful BPL captain Imrul Kayes will be the batting coach. Former Bangladesh pacer Syed Rasel will serve as the pace-bowling coach.

Franchises Begin Preparations for BPL

The newly confirmed franchises – Dhaka Capitals, Chattogram Royals, Rajshahi Warriors, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Titans – will now start preparations for the tournament’s upcoming start.