Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to feature a new franchise this season, Rajshahi Warriors. Even before the players’ auction, the team created a major buzz by signing Bangladesh Test captain Nazmul Hossain Shanto and limited-overs opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim. Later, they added Tanzim Hasan Sakib from the auction.
Ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), the Rajshahi Warriors have signed Hussain Talat, the franchise confirmed in an official statement. The Pakistani all-rounder is no stranger to the tournament, having featured in previous editions.
Chattogram Royals made the biggest splash at Sunday’s Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) players’ auction, securing opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh for Tk 1 crore 10 lakh, the highest price of the day.
The Bangladesh Premier League is returning to the auction format after several seasons of using the draft system, following repeated requests from the franchises. For the 2026 season, a total of 147 local and 260 overseas cricketers have registered, with the BPL Governing Council finalising the auction rules, base prices, and category structure before sending them to teams and the media.
Sri Lankan batter Pathum Nissanka is close to securing his first-ever Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) contract, with Rajshahi Warriors pushing strongly to sign him.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim has become the first confirmed local signing for the Rajshahi Warriors ahead of the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season.