Bangladesh Premier League https://www.cricketwinner.com Bangladesh Premier League Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:31:56 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html https://github.com/jpmonette/feed en Copyright © 2024 Cricket Winner. All Rights Reserved. <![CDATA[BPL 2026 Auction: Naim Sheikh Emerges as Highest-Paid Player in Top 10 List]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bpl-2026-auction-naim-sheikh-emerges-as-highest-paid-player-in-top-10-list/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bpl-2026-auction-naim-sheikh-emerges-as-highest-paid-player-in-top-10-list/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:52:29 GMT

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 auction is over, and Naim Sheikh has emerged as the most expensive player. After a fierce bidding war, Chattogram Royals bought him for 1.1 crore BDT.

This year’s auction was special because the BPL held its first mega auction after 12 years, giving teams a fresh chance to rebuild. The league moved away from the long-used player draft format, bringing excitement for both players and franchises.

With six teams taking part, every franchise had an opportunity to reshape its core squad. Before the auction, teams made a few direct signings—both local and overseas—setting the stage for aggressive bidding on auction day.

Here is a look at the top 10 highest-paid players in this year’s auction;

Also Read -BPL 2026: Full squads list after completion of auction and everything you need to know

Top 10 Highest-Paid Players – BPL 2026 Auction

1. Naim Sheikh (BDT 1.1 crore)

Naim Sheikh topped the list with 1.1 crore BDT. His base price was 50 lakh BDT, but multiple teams bid aggressively for him. In the end, Chattogram Royals secured him for the upcoming season.

2. Towhid Hridoy (BDT 92 lakh)

Towhid Hridoy was the second-highest earner. He was sold for 92 lakh BDT as Rangpur Riders invested heavily to bring the promising batter into their squad.

3. Litton Das (BDT 70 lakh)

Many expected national T20 captain Litton Das to be the highest-paid, but he went for 70 lakh BDT. Rangpur Riders successfully bought him for their team.

4. Mohammad Saifuddin (BDT 68 lakh)

Pace-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin earned 68 lakh BDT. Dhaka Capitals added him to their line-up to strengthen both their batting and bowling.

5. Tanzim Hasan Sakib (BDT 65 lakh)

Rajshahi Warriors picked Tanzim Hasan Sakib for 65 lakh BDT, placing him fifth on the list. He can contribute with both bat and ball.

6. Shamim Hossain & Nahid Rana (BDT 56 lakh)

Shamim Hossain and Nahid Rana shared the sixth spot, each earning 56 lakh BDT. Dhaka Capitals bought Shamim, while Rangpur Riders signed Nahid for the same amount.

7. Mohammad Mithun (BDT 52 lakh)

Mohammad Mithun was purchased for 52 lakh BDT by Dhaka Capitals.

8. Habibur Rahman Sohan (BDT 50 lakh)

Noakhali Express signed Habibur Rahman Sohan for 50 lakh BDT. The youngster has been in excellent form, scoring a 35-ball century in the Rising Stars Asia Cup this month.

9. Khaled Ahmed (BDT 47 lakh)

Pace bowler Khaled Ahmed went to Sylhet Titans for 47 lakh BDT.

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<![CDATA[BPL 2026: Full squads list after completion of auction and everything you need to know]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bpl-2026-full-squads-list-after-completion-of-auction-and-everything-you-need-to-know/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bpl-2026-full-squads-list-after-completion-of-auction-and-everything-you-need-to-know/ Sun, 30 Nov 2025 21:58:42 GMT

The players’ auction of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 brought a thrilling and lively Sunday (November 30) where the six franchises fought hard among themselves to finalize their teams for the next season. The presence of 159 local and 267 foreign players created a scenario in the auction room where sharpshooting picks, unpredicted bids, and fierce rivalry for Category A players were the order of the day. 

From the Bangladeshi players, only Litton Das and Naim Sheikh were supposed to be the top players in the elite Category A. The foreign players were divided into five price categories, which varied from USD 35,000 to USD 10,000. At the end of the day, each franchise had a team that undoubtedly showcased its 2026 strategy.

Player Categories and Base Prices

For this edition, both local and overseas players were placed into six categories (A–F), each with fixed base prices and bidding increments.

CategoryBase Price (BDT Lakh)Increment
A50 lakh5 lakh
B35 lakh5 lakh
C22 lakh5 lakh
D18 lakh5 lakh
E14 lakh5 lakh
F11 lakh5 lakh

Foreign players were scattered across all six categories, with only Category D going unsold entirely.

BPL 2026 Auction direct signings

  • Sylhet Titans: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Amir.
  • Rangpur Riders: Mustafizur Rahman, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Khawaja Nafay, Sufiyan Muqeem.
  • Dhaka Capitals: Taskin Ahmed, Saif Hassan, Alex Hales, Usman Khan.
  • Noakhali Express: Hasan Mahmud, Soumya Sarkar, Kusal Mendis, Johnson Charles.
  • Chattogram Royals: Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Abrar Ahmed.
  • Rajshahi Warriors: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan.

Full Squads of All Six Teams After BPL 2026 Auction

1. Sylhet Titans

Local: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Parvez Hossain Emon, Khaled Ahmed, Afif Hossain, Rony Talukdar, Zakir Hasan, Ruyel Miah, Ariful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Shohidul Islam, Rahatul Ferdous Javed, Tawfique Khan Tushar, Robiul Islam, Mominul Haque
Overseas: Saim Ayub (PAK), Mohammad Amir (PAK), Angelo Mathews (SL), Aaron Jones (USA)

2. Rangpur Riders

Local: Mustafizur Rahman, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Nahid Rana, Rakibul Hasan, Aliss Al Islam, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Nayeem Hasan, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Abdul Halim, Iftakhar Hossain Ifti, Mehedi Hasan Shohagh, Mahmudullah Riyad
Overseas: Khawaja Nafay (PAK), Sufiyan Muqeem (PAK), Emilio Gay (ENG), Md Akhlaq (PAK)

3. Dhaka Capitals

Local: Taskin Ahmed, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Mohammad Mithun, Taijul Islam, Sabbir Rahman, Nasir Hossain, Tofayel Ahmed, Irfan Sukkur, Abdullah Al Mamun, Maruf Mridha, Jayed Ullah, Moinul Islam
Overseas: Alex Hales (ENG), Usman Khan (PAK), Dasun Shanaka (SL), Zubairullah Akbari (AFG)

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4. Noakhali Express

Local: Hasan Mahmud, Soumya Sarkar, Mahidul Islam Ankon, Jaker Ali Anik, Habibur Rahman Sohan, Shahadat Hossain Dipu, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Shykat Ali, Sabbir Hosan, Rahamutullah Ali
Overseas: Kusal Mendis (SL), Johnson Charles (WI), Ihsanullah Khan (PAK), Haider Ali (PAK)

5. Chattogram Royals

Local: Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Naim Sheikh, Shoriful Islam, Abu Hider Rony, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Mahfijul Islam Robin, Sumon Khan, Ziaur Rahman, Arafat Sunny, Mukidul Islam, Shuvagata Hom, Salman Hossain, Zahiduzzaman Khan
Overseas: Abrar Ahmed (PAK), Niroshan Dickwella (SL), Angelo Perera (SL)

6. Rajshahi Warriors

Local: Najmul Hossain Shanto, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Yasir Ali, Akbar Ali, Ripon Mondol, Jishan Alam, Hasan Murad, Abdul Gaffar Saqlain, SM Meherob, Robiul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakhir H. Shuvro, Wasi Siddiquee, Md Rubel
Overseas: Mohammad Nawaz (PAK), Sahibzada Farhan (PAK), Dushan Hemantha (SL), Jahandad Khan (PAK)

How the Auction Landscape Shifted

Near the ramparts stood some of the strongest powerhouses in the market, such as the Dhaka Capitals and Chattogram Royals, who took the risk of relying on fresh and expensive overseas players to stay strong financially.

 In contrast, the Noakhali Express and the Rajshahi Warriors emphasized the need for a full team by employing a mix of young and veteran international players. Every team now holds a strong conviction for their preseason strategy since the BPL 2026 has already produced an edition of the most competitive tournaments ever.

BPL 2026 Auction unsold players

Shadman Islam, Nahidul Islam, Amite Hasan, Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby, Sheikh Parvez Jibon, Fazle Mahmud, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Shafiqul Islam, Sohag Gazi, Aminul Islam Biplob, Anamul Haque Jr, Anisul Islam Emon, Asaduzzaman Payel, Imran Uzzaman, Abu Jayed, Naeem Islam, Pritom Kumar, Sajjadul Haque Ripon, Salahuddin Shakil, Taibur Rahman, Ashiqur Rahman Shibli, Mehedi Hasan, Ashraful Islam Rohan, Ahmed Sharif, Marshall Ayub, Abdul Mazid, Ahrar Amin, Aich Mollah, Asadullah Al Galib, Amit Majumder, Mahmudul Hasan Limon, Sabbir Hossain, Anamul Haque, Tanbir Hayder, Mehedi Maruf, Mohiuddin Tareq, Munim Shahriar, Nabil Samad, Ahmed Sadiqur Khan, Husna Habib, Ariful Islam, Azmir Ahmed, Khaled Hasan, Sohel Rana, Nayeem Islam Jr., Mehrab Hossain, Sakil Ahmed, Mohor Sheikh Antor, Myshukur Rahman, Naim Hossain, Naimur Rahman, Nayeem Ahmed, Rafsan Al, Rahatul Atik, Rayan Rafsan Rahman, Rubel Mia, Moin Khan, Shahriar Alam Mahim, Shakil Hossain, Shamim Mia, Arif Ahmed, Joyraz Sheikh, Anik Sarker, Liton Hosen, Sofor Ali, Ashraful Islam Siam, Rubel Hossain, Ali Md Walid, Al-Amin Jr, Nuhayel Sandeed, Hosen Ali, Samsul Islam Anik, Jahid Javed, Aamer Jamal, Piyush Chawla, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Wasim, Charitha Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dunith Wellalage, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Binura Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Dinesh Chandimal, Jake Ball, Salman Ali Agha, Sam Cook, Shan Masood, Wayne Parnell, Tom Hartley, Bas de Leede, Adam Lyth, Oliver Robinson, George Dockrell, George Munsey, Avishka Fernando, Shoaib Malik, Usama Mir, Mohammad Hasnain, Zaman Khan, Abdul Samad, Dominic Drakes, Keemo Paul, Keacy Carty, Najibullah Zadran, Milan Rathnayake, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Adam Rossington, Ravi Bopara, Saud Shakeel, Isuru Udana, Ali Khan, Harry Tector, Oshane Thomas, Scott Edwards, Richard Ngarava, Asif Ali, Sandeep Lamichhane, Akif Javed, Shahnawaz Dahani, Karima Gore, Paul Stirling, Curtis Campher, Ryan Burl, Sheldon Cottrell, Chris Greaves, Alick Athanaze, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Bilawal Bhatti, Josh Little, Zafar Gohar, Joshua Da Silva, Amir Hamza, Joshua Davey, Lakshan Sandakan, Chadwick Walton, Kennar Lewis, Abdullah Shafique, Ashen Bandara, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Munaweera, William Bosisto, Lahiru Milantha, James Fuller, Sean Williams, Adil Amin, Mark Watt, Ahmed Daniyal, Brad Evans, Brooke Guest, Hayden Walsh, Peter Hatzoglue, Matthew Humphreys, Dipendra Singh Airee, Muhammad Ali Dazy, Brian Bennett, Usman Qadir, Odean Smith, Dawlat Zadran.

 

Frequently Asked Question

Q: When was the BPL 2026 auction held?

The BPL 2026 auction took place on 30 November 2025 in Dhaka, finalizing the squads for all six franchises.

Q: How many teams are competing in BPL 2026?

A total of six teams will play in BPL 2026: Sylhet Titans, Rangpur Riders, Dhaka Capitals, Noakhali Express, Chattogram Royals, and Rajshahi Warriors.

Q: Who are some top overseas players signed for BPL 2026?

Key overseas stars include Alex Hales, Mohammad Amir, Dasun Shanaka, Kusal Mendis, and Mohammad Nawaz, adding international flair to the tournament.

Q: What was new in this year’s BPL auction?

The auction format returned after several seasons, replacing the draft system. Teams bid strategically within a fixed purse to form balanced squads.

Q: When is the BPL 2026 expected to begin?

The Bangladesh Premier League 2026 is expected to start in January 2026, with the final likely scheduled for February 2026.

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<![CDATA[Complete List of All Foreign Players Across Every Category for the BPL Auction ]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-analysis/complete-list-of-all-foreign-players-across-every-category-for-the-bpl-auction/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-analysis/complete-list-of-all-foreign-players-across-every-category-for-the-bpl-auction/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 19:57:35 GMT

The BPL players’ auction will be held on November 30, and ahead of the event, the full list of foreign players has been revealed. A total of 245 overseas cricketers have been placed in different categories.

Several big names have already been signed through pre-auction picks — Alex Hales, Usman Khan (Dhaka Capitals), Abrar Ahmed (Chattogram Royals), Kusal Mendis (Noakhali Express), and Saim Ayub, Moeen Ali, Mohammad Amir, and Azmatullah Omarzai (Sylhet Titans).

Category Breakdown

The A category has 40 top players, including Shoaib Malik, Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews, Johnson Charles, and Maheesh Theekshana. Category B has 22 players, while C, D, and E have 60, 25, and 98 players.

Also Read -WPL Update: Injured Pratika Rawal & Yastika Bhatia Cleared for Auction, But Franchises Can’t Add or Replace Them

All names, countries, and roles have been listed clearly under each group. The list also includes players from Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies, Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Australia, UAE, Nepal, the Netherlands, and the USA. Foreign stars like Johnson Charles, Keemo Paul, Zaman Khan, Dushmantha Chameera, Josh Little, Sheldon Cottrell, and many others are part of this year’s auction pool.

Category A (40 Players)

SlNameCountryRole
001Johnson CharlesWest IndiesWicketkeeper
002Keacy CartyWest IndiesBatter
003Keemo PaulWest IndiesAllrounder
004Dominic DrakesWest IndiesBowler
005Abdul SamadPakistanBatter
006Zaman KhanPakistanBowler
007Mohammad HasnainPakistanBowler
008Usama MirPakistanBowler
009Shoaib MalikPakistanAllrounder
010Avishka FernandoSri LankaBatter
011Dasun ShanakaSri LankaAllrounder
012Angelo MathewsSri LankaAllrounder
013Henry MunseyUnited KingdomBatter
014George DockrellIrelandAllrounder
015Ollie RobinsonUnited KingdomBowler
016Adam LythUnited KingdomBatter
017Bas de LeedeNetherlandsBatter
018Tom HartleyUnited KingdomBowler
019Wayne ParnellSouth AfricaBowler
020Shan MasoodPakistanBatter
021Sam CookUnited KingdomBowler
022Salman Ali AghaPakistanAllrounder
023Jake BallUnited KingdomBowler
024Dinesh ChandimalSri LankaWicketkeeper
025Lahiru KumaraSri LankaBowler
026Binura FernandoSri LankaBowler
027Niroshan DickwellaSri LankaWicketkeeper
028Chamika KarunaratneSri LankaAllrounder
029Jeffrey VandersaySri LankaBowler
030Dunith WellalageSri LankaAllrounder
031Dushmantha ChameeraSri LankaBowler
032Kamindu MendisSri LankaAllrounder
033Dhananjaya de SilvaSri LankaAllrounder
034Maheesh TheekshanaSri LankaBowler
035Matheesha PathiranaSri LankaBowler
036Charith AsalankaSri LankaAllrounder
037Mohammad WasimPakistanAllrounder
038Mohammad HarisPakistanWicketkeeper
039Piyush ChawlaIndiaAllrounder
040Aamer JamalPakistanAllrounder

Category B (22 Players)

SlNameCountryRole
001Sandeep LamichhaneNepalBowler
002Asif AliPakistanBatter
004Salman MirzaPakistanBowler
005Richard NgaravaZimbabweBowler
006Scott EdwardsNetherlandsWicketkeeper
007Oshane ThomasWest IndiesBowler
008Matt CritchleyUnited KingdomAllrounder
009Ajeet DaleUnited KingdomBowler
010Harry TectorIrelandBatter
011Ali KhanUnited StatesBowler
012Hashmatullah ShahidiAfghanistanBatter
013Sharafuddin AshrafAfghanistanAllrounder
014Isuru UdanaSri LankaBowler
015Saud ShakeelPakistanBatter
016Ravi BoparaUnited KingdomAllrounder
017Dushan HemanthaSri LankaAllrounder
018Sami PatelUnited KingdomAllrounder
019Adam RossingtonUnited KingdomAllrounder
020Sadeera SamarawickramaSri LankaBatter
021Milan RathnayakeSri LankaAllrounder
022Najibullah ZadranAfghanistanBatter

Category C (60 Players)

SlNameCountryRole
001Ali RazaPakistanBowler
002Jahandad KhanPakistanAllrounder
003Haider AliPakistanBatter
004Terrance HindsWest IndiesAllrounder
005Sean WilliamsZimbabweAllrounder
006Samiullah ShinwariAfghanistanAllrounder
007James FullerUnited KingdomAllrounder
008Lahiru MilanthaSri LankaWicketkeeper
009Khurram ShahzadPakistanBowler
010William BosistoAustraliaBatter
011Dilshan MunaweeraSri LankaAllrounder
012Pramod MadushanSri LankaBowler
013Ashen BandaraSri LankaBatter
014Mohamed Shiraz SahabSri LankaBowler
015Abdullah ShafiquePakistanBatter
016Kai SmithUnited KingdomWicketkeeper
017Kennar LewisWest IndiesBatter
018Raymon ReiferWest IndiesAllrounder
019Shamar SpringerWest IndiesBowler
020Chadwick WaltonWest IndiesBatter
021Izharulhaq NaveedAfghanistanBowler
022Lakshan SandakanSri LankaBowler
023Ross WhiteleyUnited KingdomBatter
024Joshua DaveyUnited KingdomAllrounder
025Alex DaviesUnited KingdomWicketkeeper
026Angelo PereraSri LankaAllrounder
027Amir HamzaAfghanistanBowler
028Aryan DuttNetherlandsBowler
029Joshua Da SilvaWest IndiesWicketkeeper
030Zafar GoharPakistanAllrounder
031Josh LittleIrelandBowler
032Zubayr HamzaSouth AfricaBatter
033Dane PatersonSouth AfricaBowler
034Ruwantha KellapthaAustraliaAllrounder
035Bilawal BhattiPakistanAllrounder
036Pat BrownUnited KingdomBowler
037Saif ZaibUnited KingdomAllrounder
038Jon Jon SmutsSouth AfricaAllrounder
039Kasun RajithaSri LankaBowler
040Vijayakanth ViyaskanthSri LankaBowler
041Lahiru UdaraSri LankaWicketkeeper
042Nangeyalia KhanAfghanistanAllrounder
043Zubairullah AkbariAfghanistanAllrounder
044Innocent KaiaZimbabweBatter
045Alick AthanazeWest IndiesAllrounder
046Aaron JonesUnited StatesAllrounder
047Vishen HalambageSri LankaAllrounder
048Akila DananjayaSri LankaBowler
049Ihsanullah KhanPakistanBowler
050Zahir KhanAfghanistanBowler
051Chris GreavesUnited KingdomBowler
052Md Arif HossainSwedenAllrounder
053Sheldon CottrellWest IndiesBowler
054Jack TaylorUnited KingdomAllrounder
055Ryan BurlZimbabweAllrounder
056Hamza TariqCanadaWicketkeeper
057Curtis CampherIrelandAllrounder
058Paul StirlingIrelandBatter
059Karima GoreWest IndiesAllrounder
060Navin BidaiseeWest IndiesAllrounder

Category D (25 Players)

SlNameCountryRole
001Mehran MumtazPakistanAllrounder
002Usman QadirPakistanBowler
003Jack BlatherwickUnited KingdomBowler
004Mir HamzaPakistanBowler
005Brian BennettZimbabweAllrounder
006Lachlan BangsAustraliaAllrounder
007Muhammad Ali DazyPakistanBowler
008Irfan Khan NiaziPakistanBatter
009Kashif AliUnited KingdomBatter
010Dipendra Singh AireeNepalAllrounder
011Chamindu WickramasingheSri LankaAllrounder
012Shevon DanielSri LankaBatter
013Basil HameedUAEAllrounder
014Matthew HumphreysIrelandBowler
015Peter HatzoglouAustraliaBowler
016Hayden WalshWest IndiesBowler
017Jack HaynesUnited KingdomBatter
018Callum ParkinsonUnited KingdomBowler
019Brooke GuestUnited KingdomWicketkeeper
020Mohammad Saleem SafiAfghanistanBowler
021Brad EvansZimbabweAllrounder
022Arif YaqoobPakistanBowler
023Ahmed DaniyalPakistanAllrounder
024Matiullah Mati KhanUAEBowler
025Mark WattUnited KingdomBowler

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<![CDATA[Pakistan Spinner Abrar Ahmed Joins Chattogram Royals for BPL 2026]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/pakistan-spinner-abrar-ahmed-joins-chattogram-royals-for-bpl-2026/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/pakistan-spinner-abrar-ahmed-joins-chattogram-royals-for-bpl-2026/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:05:54 GMT

Chattogram Royals have made a big signing ahead of the 12th season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Abrar Ahmed, a mystery spinner from Pakistan, has officially joined the team. He is their first foreign player of the season.

Abrar is known for his tricky variations and good control in longer formats, so he will help Chattogram a lot with their spin attack. The 25-year-old has been on the radar of many BPL teams after his strong performances in international cricket. Chattogram managed to sign him before the competition for him increased.

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More Signings for Chattogram

Along with Abrar, Chattogram earlier signed Bangladesh all-rounder Mahedi Hasan. The experienced all-rounder is a valuable player in all formats. He gives the team strong power-hitting and reliable off-spin.

BPL Teams Start Building Squads

This season’s BPL is going through big changes. There will be 6 teams in the league, and the competition has already shifted because of changes in ownership.

Other teams have also started building their squads. Dhaka Capitals have signed Saif Hassan, Taskin Ahmed and Alex Hales. Rajshahi Warriors have picked Tanzid Hasan Tamim. Rangpur Riders have signed Mustafizur Rahman. Sylhet Titans are in the news after signing Moeen Ali, Kusal Mendis, Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammad Amir as their foreign players.

 

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<![CDATA[BPL announces players’ auction for 2026 season after 12 years: Know full details]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bpl-announces-players-auction-for-2026-season-after-12-years-know-full-details/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/bpl-announces-players-auction-for-2026-season-after-12-years-know-full-details/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:55:37 GMT

The Bangladesh Premier League is set for its 12th edition in 2026, and it is going to have a major overhaul with its very own players’ auction. This is a significant development since the auction dynamic returns after a long gap of 12 years. The BPL Governing Council confirmed November 23 as the auction date.

Notably, only the first two editions of the Bangladesh Premier League, which were held in 2012 and 2013, featured the auction system. The rest of the seasons up till the 2024-25 edition followed a players’ draft format. In an official statement released by the BPL Governing Council, the Board stated that they are aiming for a new franchise ownership cycle by introducing the bidding process, which aligns with international T20 franchise standards.

"Organised by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the BPL Governing Council, this year's auction will mark the beginning of a new franchise ownership cycle, introducing a restructured and transparent bidding process designed to align the BPL with international T20 franchise standards," the statement read.

Auction Structure, Regulations, and Participating Franchises

As per the press release, the bids that franchisees can place will range from BDT 50,000 to BDT 5,00,000 across six local player categories and from $1,000 to $5,000 across five foreign overseas categories. As per the regulations released, each franchise must acquire at least 11 local and national players and a minimum of two overseas players through the auction. Besides, BPL has also allowed teams to directly sign up to two local players from Category A or B before the auction takes place.

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The local player purse has a limit of BDT 4.5 crore (excluding direct signings), while the overseas purse has a limit of $350,000, including direct signings. The statement further revealed that franchises will be allowed to register or replace overseas players during BPL 2025-26 after notifying the BPL Governing Council. As for the playing XI, each team can field a minimum of two and a maximum of four overseas players in the playing XI. As of now, five franchises, Dhaka Capitals, Chattogram Royals, Rajshahi Warriors, Rangpur Riders, and Sylhet Titans will be taking part in the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League.

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<![CDATA[Major Update coming from upcoming Bangladesh Premier League: Know more about it]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/major-update-coming-from-upcoming-bangladesh-premier-league-know-more-about-it/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/major-update-coming-from-upcoming-bangladesh-premier-league-know-more-about-it/ Sat, 11 Oct 2025 20:09:22 GMT

There is a major update from the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as the number of teams and the tournament timeline for the next edition have been revealed. 

Next BPL will run with 5 teams from mid-December to mid-January

While the T20 leagues are dominating world cricket, the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 timeline has also put the upcoming BPL edition under pressure. India and Sri Lanka will jointly host the upcoming men's T20 World Cup in February and March 2026. So, the BPL 2025/26 will run between mid-December and mid-January, unlike the previous editions that stretched to at least February. 

The BPL GC secretary Iftikhar Rahman Mithu has also confirmed that they will comfortably run the BPL 2025/26 season within the new timeline with five teams. Since the inaugural edition of the BPL in 2012, the lowest number of teams participating in a tournament was six, which happened thrice (2012, 2015, and 2022). However, the GC secretary also added that the tournament could return to six or seven teams in the future.

Iftikhar told reporters, "The board has decided to host the BPL from mid-December to mid-January. Given the short window we have this year, we are comfortable with five teams. That doesn't mean it can't be six or seven in the future, but our priority is to stage a five-team BPL within a one-month window."

He further clarified, "We have to finish in the month of January. The window he mentioned, we have to finish before the February World Cup. I am not saying that it cannot be six or seven but at this point we are comfortable running it with five teams in this one-month window. So, our priority is the first five teams. We are starting fresh this year. The Expression of Interest (EOI) will be announced tomorrow."

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Defending champions may not play upcoming BPL edition

According to the latest Cricbuzz report, the last two-time champions Fortune Barishal may not participate in the forthcoming BPL edition. Their captain Tamim Iqbal recently said that they won't participate in any cricket tournament under the leadership of Aminul Islam Bulbul after terming his position as the President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) illegal. 

However, hopeful Iftikhar has requested the latest two-time BPL champions to stay in the upcoming BPL edition. He said, "My request is that it would be good if they (Fortune Barishal team) come. I can't force anyone to come. We welcome them; they have run their team well and we have never had any complaints. So, we always want well-managed teams like theirs to participate. We are open, but we can't force anyone."

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<![CDATA['Playing in overseas leagues...' - Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain reveals why he chose BBL over BPL]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/playing-in-overseas-leagues-bangladesh-leg-spinner-rishad-hossain-reveals-why-he-chose-bbl-over-bpl/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/playing-in-overseas-leagues-bangladesh-leg-spinner-rishad-hossain-reveals-why-he-chose-bbl-over-bpl/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 18:16:04 GMT

As the winter cricket season starts, fans usually expect Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain to shine in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). But this time, the young spinner is heading to Australia instead of Dhaka.

Rishad has decided to skip the BPL and join the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL). This move shows his ambition to play and learn abroad. Last year, Rishad was signed by Hobart but didn’t get a chance to play. So, he went on to play for Fortune Barishal in the BPL, but even there, his chances were limited.

Ironically, both teams, Hobart Hurricanes and Barishal, went on to win their leagues. This year, Rishad has full permission from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) through a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and is ready for his first complete BBL season.

Rishad Hossain's overseas ambition

Rishad explained his decision clearly. “As a leg-spinner, playing in overseas leagues helps me improve both my bowling and mindset. I spoke with a few people about what would be better for my career, and everyone said Big Bash is a huge platform , so I tried my best, and by the grace of Allah, it worked out,” he said. He added that no one pushed him; it was entirely his choice. “I just asked myself what I needed to do to move forward. Playing in a big league like the BBL, in those dream venues, is a big opportunity for me.”

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For a young spinner from Bangladesh, this is a bold step. He wants to test himself on faster and bouncier pitches. He also received praise from cricket legends Ricky Ponting and Aaron Finch, which motivated him even more. “It feels good when players of that stature talk about me. It motivates me to keep performing and live up to their words,” Rishad said.

The new BBL season is a huge opportunity for Rishad to develop, learn, and prove himself. As the Hurricanes look to defend their title, he can't wait to be part of it this year and not miss another season as a spectator.

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<![CDATA[IPG Group to Transform BPL with Global Expertise Ahead of Upcoming Season]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipg-group-to-transform-bpl-with-global-expertise-ahead-of-upcoming-season/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/ipg-group-to-transform-bpl-with-global-expertise-ahead-of-upcoming-season/ Wed, 30 Jul 2025 20:14:22 GMT

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has long faced criticism for delayed player payments, disorganized tournament schedules, and weak broadcasting. But change may finally be coming.

International sports broadcasting company IPG Group, which has experience organizing leagues like the IPL, CPL, and LPL, has shown strong interest in managing the upcoming BPL season. Their aim is to fix the league’s structure and bring it up to global standards.

Speaking to the media, IPG’s CEO Anil Mohan said, “BPL is actually a fantastic league. But over the years, its model and management haven’t been handled properly. This league has more potential than many in the subcontinent. The current model needs fixing, there are issues, but we can solve them.”

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IPG Plans to Bring Global Standards to BPL

IPG has been successfully running the Lanka Premier League (LPL) for the past five years, managing everything from team ownership and sponsorships to production and broadcasting. “If you’ve seen LPL’s production quality, you’ll understand the level I’m talking about,” said Mohan.

Mohan believes that ownership and player consistency are key to improving the BPL. “You need the right owners and the right players every year. Timing is also critical. If BPL clashes with other leagues like IPL or PSL, you lose top talent. Fixing the schedule will bring in more sponsors and higher player participation,” he added.

Mohan praised the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), saying it is “better than many” in terms of financial and commercial strength. “They’re better than Sri Lanka’s board in many ways. I’ve worked globally in South Africa, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, the USA, and Ireland, and I can confidently say BCB is well-positioned. That’s why I believe we can make BPL a top-tier league.”

New Franchise Structure for the Next Season

On foreign investment and team ownership, Mohan said, “The main idea is to bring in better owners, ideally from markets like the UK. That will lead to higher spending, better management, and more sponsor interest. Right now, BPL is falling behind. Media rights, scheduling, and player recruitment all need realignment. If we fix these, top players will want to come.”

IPG is currently in talks with the BCB to secure a management role in the tournament. They plan to use their global experience to work with the board and fix the system if needed.

The BPL Governing Council has ended contracts with the previous franchises. As a result, the upcoming season, likely to be held in December 2025 through January 2026, will start with an entirely new franchise structure.

Fortune Barishal, the reigning champions of the last two editions, will also need to reapply under the new system.

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<![CDATA[BPL 2025: FBH vs CHK Dream11 Prediction Final Match Fantasy Cricket Tips, Probable Playing XI]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/bpl-2025-fbh-vs-chk-dream11-prediction-final-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/fantasy-cricket-tips/bpl-2025-fbh-vs-chk-dream11-prediction-final-match-fantasy-cricket-tips-probable-playing-xi/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:29:53 GMT

FBH vs CHK Match Preview

It is the final match of the Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25. Fortune Barishal, the defending champions, will look to add more jewel to their crown when they face the Chittagong Kings, who are aiming for their first title. Barishal defeated the Kings in the first qualifier, and the players hope to repeat the performance. In the second qualifying round, the Chittagong Kings defeated the Khulna Tigers in an exciting match. Fortune This season, Barishal has peaked just in time. They come in with seven wins in their last eight matches and have been consistent with both the bat and the ball. The Chittagong Kings are going to be under pressure because their top order has struggled in the last two games, and they lost to Barishal by a large margin.

FBH vs CHK Match Details 

Fortune Barishal vs Chittagong Kings – Final Match, Bangladesh Premier League 2024-25

Venue: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka

Date & Time: 07th January 2025 at 06:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: FanCode

FBH vs CHK Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score177
Avg 2nd inn score169
Win% batting 1st57
Win% batting 2nd43

FBH vs CHK Pitch Report

The pitch is ideal for batting because the ball comes easily onto the bat. Bowlers have a difficult time here, and the side that bats first must keep a target score of 130 runs in mind, and the average first-innings score is 183.

FBH vs CHK Weather Report

There will be clear skies, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

FBH vs CHK Last Five Matches

FBH ( Fortune Barishal )W L W W W
CHK ( Chittagong Kings )W L W W W

FBH vs CHK Head-to-Head Stats

 Matches PlayedCHK WonFBH WonTieNR
Overall72500
Last 551400

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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FBH vs CHK Probable Playing XIs:

Fortune Barishal Probable Playing XIs

Tamim Iqbal (c), Kyle Mayers, Towhid Hridoy, Dawid Malan, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mohammad Nabi, Rishad Hossain, Ebadot Hossain, Tanvir Islam, Mohammad Ali

Chittagong Kings Probable Playing XIs

Mohammad Mithun (c & wk), Khawaja Nafay, Parvez Hossain Emon, Graham Clark, Hussain Talat, Shamim Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Arafat Sunny, Shoriful Islam, Aliss Al Islam, Binura Fernando

Topmost Picks for FBH vs CHK Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Fortune Barishal

  • Tamim Iqbal – Tamim is the leading run-scorer for Fortune Barishal and carries an average of 35.90. His experience in international cricket will play an important role for Fortune Barishal in the final match.
  • Faheem Ashraf –  Faheem Ashraf has come out as a trump card for Fortune Barishal in the league this year. He is the leading wicket-taker in the teams and 2nd highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

Top Picks – Chittagong Kings

  • Graham Clark – Graham Clark has displayed some inconsistency during the middle of the tournament and that makes him unpredictable in the season.
  • Aliss Al Islam –  Aliss Al Islam was the best bowler in the last game and will look to bowl tight lines in the middle overs.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for FBH vs CHK Dream11 Team:

Khawaja Nafay, Shamim Hossain, Tamim Iqbal, Towhid Hridoy, Dawid Malan, Khaled Ahmed(VC), Kyle Mayers(C), Mohammad Nabi, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Ali, Binura Fernando

DREAM 11 SMALL LEAGUE

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for FBH vs CHK Dream11 Team:

Khawaja Nafay, Shamim Hossain(VC), Tamim Iqbal, Towhid Hridoy, Dawid Malan(C), Khaled Ahmed, Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Nabi, Shoriful Islam, Mohammad Ali, Binura Fernando

IND VS ENGLAND DREAM GRAND LEAGUE

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Kyle Mayers, Dawid Malan

Vice-captain – Khaled Ahmed, Shamim Hossain

Wicketkeeper – Khawaja Nafay

FBH vs CHK Probable Winners:

Chittagong Kings will face a difficult test in this game. The hitting lineup has struggled on excellent batting surfaces over the last two games. The top order will be critical to the team's success in this game, and bowlers will play a supporting role in winning the title. Fortune Barishal is on a roll, and their batting lineup is topnotch. We anticipate a close contest, but Fortune Barishal has the advantage. Considering the team combination, Fortune Barishal is expected to win this match.

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<![CDATA[Epic drama enfolds where a bus driver locks BPL players]]> https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/epic-drama-enfolds-where-a-bus-driver-locks-bpl-players/ https://www.cricketwinner.com/cricket-news/epic-drama-enfolds-where-a-bus-driver-locks-bpl-players/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:13:17 GMT

On ongoing Bangladesh Premier League is on the radar where players and other officials have complained about their non-payment issues. Due to the ongoing political scenario, it's hard to replicate the situation which will take time to seek out. Coming to cricket Bpl has come to recent allegations. 
 Recent reports claimed BCB anti-corruption has identified certain corruption allegations like match-fixing and spot-fixing. Even the players openly support bookies. 
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What suspects the league's dignity
 Cricket has developed its saga from International to global leagues all over the world. Even leagues like IPL, BBL, and NPL have made their names and been maintained by their governing bodies. But it seems BCB has failed in that miserably. Their governing bodies had failed to control their dignitaries. 
However, BCB has tried to compensate by adding a few new elements like theme songs, and concerts. But yet there had been no development. Players' salaries, pitch issues, and pinch fights have come under the radar of scrutiny. There has been a complaint that franchises demand the correct regulatory body. Players on their side raise their complaints about the franchise to maintain the players' dignitaries who are playing for them, There have been lots of misconceptions that have deceived the league's reputation bad handled. 
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Durbar Rajshahi Bus Controversy
The Durbar Rajshahi team has not qualified for playoffs this season. Even though players struck into fixing saga too. To make things worse Durbar Rajshahi team has not even paid their bus driver payment through the season. 
To make them realise the bus driver had handled the issue, he locked all the players in the bus with the kit. He said players will only get their belongings until he gets his payment. He says it's not good done by the owners. I have not said this to anyone but I am suffering a lot said Mohammad Babul the driver. They had to pay me at any cost he claimed in front of the media near the hotel. I have confronted them regarding this but no response from the management side which made him take this decision. 

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