As the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League approaches its December 26 kickoff, both returning and debutant teams are finalizing direct signings and coaching panels ahead of the much-anticipated auction day.
Among them, only two teams, Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders, participated in the previous edition.
Four new franchises—Chattogram Royals, Noakhali Express, Sylhet Titans, and Rajshahi Warriors are preparing for their debut in the tournament, which begins on 26 December after a one-week postponement.
The players’ auction will be held this Sunday at a hotel in Dhaka, where teams will complete their squads.
Below are the players and coaching staffs officially announced so far :
Chattogram Royals
Direct Local Signings: Sheikh Mehedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam
Direct Overseas Signings: Abrar Ahmed (Pakistan)
Coaching Staff: Habibul Bashar Sumon (Mentor & Team Manager)
Noakhali Express
Direct Local Signings: Soumya Sarkar, Hasan Mahmud
Direct Overseas Signings: Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka), Johnson Charles (West Indies)
Coaching Staff: Khaled Mahmud Sujon (Head Coach)
Sylhet Titans
Direct Local Signings: Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed
Direct Overseas Signings: Mohammad Amir (Pakistan), Saim Ayub (Pakistan)
Coaching Staff: Sohel Islam (Head Coach), Mahbub Emon (Senior Assistant Coach), Imrul Kayes (Batting Coach), Syed Rasel (Pace Bowling Coach), Enamul Haque Jr. (Spin Bowling Coach), Rumi Rezwan (Team Manager), Nasir Ahmed Nasu (Performance Analyst), Bayejidul Islam (Physio)
Rajshahi Warriors
Direct Local Signings: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto
Coaching Staff: Hannan Sarkar (Head Coach), Rajin Saleh (Assistant Coach), Tareq Aziz Khan (Bowling Coach), Hasanuzzaman Jhoru (Team Manager)
Dhaka Capitals
Direct Local Signings: Taskin Ahmed, Saif Hassan
Direct Overseas Signings: Alex Hales (England), Usman Khan (Pakistan)
Coaching Staff: Toby Radford (Head Coach), Shoaib Akhtar (Mentor)
Rangpur Riders
Direct Local Signings: Mustafizur Rahman, Nurul Hasan Sohan
