Another embarrassing situation for Bangladesh. On the eve of opening day of the Bangladesh Premier League, it was reported widely that Noakhali Express head coach Khaled Mahmud and a former Bangladesh captain left the team's training with immediate effect by an autorickshaw.
Abrar Ahmed, Niroshan Dickwella, and Paul Stirling have withdrawn from BPL 2026. Chattogram Royals are facing unexpected challenges ahead of the tournament as several overseas players have pulled out. Read the full news here.
Rangpur Riders officially announced that they have completed the signing of their foreign players and are now ready to form a competitive team capable of winning the title.
BPL 2025–26 schedule, venues, squads and fixtures revealed. Get full match dates, teams, captains, and complete squad lists for all six franchises.
Naim Sheikh topped the list with 1.1 crore BDT; several teams fought hard for him. In the end, Chattogram Royals signed him for the new season.
Get the full BPL 2026 squads after the players’ auction, including all team lists, overseas signings, purse details, and major highlights from the draft.
The BPL players’ auction is set for November 30, and ahead of the event the full list of foreign cricketers has been revealed.
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 was on the radar of many BPL teams after he impressed in international cricket. Chattogram managed to sign him before the competition for him increased.
The BPL 2026 season will feature a full players’ auction on November 23, bringing back the bidding system for the first time since 2013.
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.
It is not my job to announce the winner
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