Foreign franchises ruled out from upcoming BPL
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially confirmed that no foreign franchises will be allowed to participate in the upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially confirmed that no foreign franchises will be allowed to participate in the upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to organize the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) between December 2025 and January 2026, as the T20 World Cup and national elections in February will leave only a one-month window for the franchise tournament.
Leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) instead of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Australian batter Alex Ross has already featured twice in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) and is eager to return for the upcoming edition. The 31-year-old hopes to be picked in the next players’ draft.
Despite featuring in franchise leagues around the world, Nepal’s star leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has played only one season in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The 25-year-old has now expressed his desire to return to the tournament if an opportunity arises.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has traditionally been held across three venues—Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet—in recent seasons. However, in a bid to enhance the tournament’s popularity and cater to public demand, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is considering the addition of a new venue for the upcoming edition.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to expand its list of venues for the upcoming season, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) planning to introduce at least one additional host city.
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to return in December-January, as recently announced by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). However, there had been uncertainty over the timeline for finalizing new franchises and organizing the players' draft — until now.
The uncertainty surrounding the timing of the next Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) season has finally been addressed. Following a board meeting held on Sunday, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam Bulbul confirmed that the upcoming BPL will be held between December 2025 and January 2026.
The upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), scheduled for December this year, could see the addition of new teams. Among the potential entrants, a company named Sayan's Global has officially applied to introduce a new franchise — Noakhali Royals.
Defending champions Fortune Barishal have already started laying the groundwork for the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), confirming that six foreign players have been signed for the tournament.
The 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has generated approximately 13.25 crore Taka in ticket revenue, as revealed by BCB President Faruque Ahmed in a video statement on Monday.