Bangladesh Premier League 2025: Teams Finalize Squads for Upcoming Season
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 players’ draft concluded on October 14, 2024, in Dhaka. All seven teams have now finalized their squads for the tournament starting on December 27, 2024. The draft featured a blend of local talents and international stars, promising an exciting season ahead.
- Chittagong Kings welcomed former Australian pacer Shaun Tait into their camp during the draft, adding excitement to the proceedings.
- Bangladeshi cricket legend Tamim Iqbal joined Fortune Barishal, signaling the team’s ambition for the upcoming season.
- International stars like Alex Hales, Dawid Malan, and Thisara Perera are set to participate, enhancing the league’s appeal.
- The inclusion of experienced players such as Mashrafe Mortaza and emerging talents like Tanzid Hasan ensures a thrilling competition across all squads.
Team Squads Overview
Note: Each team’s squad comprises a mix of local and foreign players.
Durbar Rajshahi
- Local Players: Anamul Haque, Taskin Ahmed, Jishan Alam, Yasir Ali, Sabbir Hossain, Sanjamul Islam, SM Mehrab Hossain, Akbar Ali, Hasan Murad, Shafiul Islam, Mohor Sheikh
- Foreign Players: Saad Nasim, Lahiru Samarakoon
Dhaka Capitals
- Local Players: Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzid Hasan, Litton Das, Habibur Rahman, Mukidul Islam, Abu Jayed, Mushfiq Hasan, Sabbir Rahman, Munim Shahriar, Asif Hasan, Shahadat Hossain
- Foreign Players: Thisara Perera, Johnson Charles, Shahnewaz Dahani, Mir Hamza, Stephen Eskinezi, Saim Ayub, Amir Hamza
Chittagong Kings
- Local Players: Shakib Al Hasan, Shoriful Islam, Shamim Hossain, Parvez Hossain, Khaled Ahmed, Aliss Al Islam, Mohammad Mithun, Naeem Islam, Maruf Mridha, Rahatul Ferdous, Sheikh Parvez, Marshall Ayub
- Foreign Players: Moeen Ali, Usman Khan, Haider Ali, Angelo Mathews, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Binura Fernando, Graham Clarke, Thomas O’Connell
Khulna Tigers
- Local Players: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Afif Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Mohammad Naeem, Imrul Kayes, Mahidul Islam, Abu Hider, Ziaur Rahman, Mahfuzur Rahman, Mahmudul Hasan
- Foreign Players: Oshane Thomas, Mohammad Hasnain, Lewis Gregory, Mohammad Nawaz
Rangpur Riders
- Local Players: Nurul Hasan, Mehedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Saif Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Rakibul Hasan, Rezaur Rahman, Irfan Sukkur, Kamrul Islam, Taufiq Khan
- Foreign Players: Alex Hales, Khushdil Shah, Allah Ghazanfar, Steven Ryan Taylor, Saurabh Netravalkar, Akif Javed, Curtis Campher
Sylhet Strikers
- Local Players: Zakir Hasan, Jaker Ali, Tanzim Hasan, Rony Talukder, Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Al Amin Hossain, Arafat Sunny, Ruel Mia, Ariful Haque, Nihaduzzaman, Nahidul Islam
- Foreign Players: Paul Stirling, George Mansi, Rahkeem Cornwall, Samiullah Shinwari, Reece Topley
Fortune Barishal
- Local Players: Tamim Iqbal, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Mahmudullah, Tanveer Islam, Nazmul Hossain, Ripon Mondal, Ebadat Hossain, Naeem Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taijul Islam, Shahidul Islam, Ariful Islam
- Foreign Players: Dawid Malan, Kyle Mayers, Mohammad Nabi, Fahim Ashraf, Ali Mohammad, Khan Jahandad, James Fuller, Pathum Nissanka, Nandre Burger
Notable International Signings
The BPL 2025 will feature several prominent international cricketers. Their participation is expected to elevate the competition’s standard and attract a global audience.
- Alex Hales: The English opener, known for his explosive batting, will play for Rangpur Riders.
- Dawid Malan: Another English batsman, currently ranked among the top T20 players, joins Fortune Barishal.
- Moeen Ali: The versatile English all-rounder is set to represent Chittagong Kings.
- Thisara Perera: The experienced Sri Lankan all-rounder will bring his skills to the Dhaka Capitals.
- Oshane Thomas: The West Indian fast bowler is a key addition to the Khulna Tigers‘ bowling lineup.
Emerging Local Talents to Watch
The draft also highlighted several young Bangladeshi players who have shown promise and are expected to make significant impacts in the upcoming season.
- Tanzid Hasan: A talented batsman, he has been picked by the Dhaka Capitals.
- Shamim Hossain: Known for his aggressive batting, he will play for the Chittagong Kings.
- Ripon Mondal: A promising bowler, selected by Fortune Barishal.