Rishad Hossain signs for Sunrisers Eastern Cape in SA20
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has earned a landmark move to South Africa's premier franchise competition after signing with Sunrisers Eastern Cape for the upcoming SA20 season.
Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain has earned a landmark move to South Africa's premier franchise competition after signing with Sunrisers Eastern Cape for the upcoming SA20 season.
The Indian Premier League, despite being cricket’s biggest financial powerhouse, has been ranked third among global franchise leagues in a new assessment by the World Cricketers' Association, highlighting concerns over player rights and welfare.
Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam was the first Bangladeshi cricketer to be picked for the South African T20 league.
Bangladesh’s Taijul Islam and Mustafizur Rahman have officially requested No Objection Certificates (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). A BCB source confirmed to Cricfrenzy that Taijul applied for permission to participate in the SA20, while Mustafiz sought clearance to play for ILT20.
Taijul Islam has been known as Bangladesh’s reliable left-arm orthodox spinner, particularly in Test cricket, where he is among the country’s top wicket-takers.
Bangladesh cricket will see significant representation in the upcoming SA20 2026 auction, with 14 players included in the 541-man pool.
A total of 23 Bangladeshi cricketers have entered their names for the SA20 auction, scheduled for September 9 in Johannesburg.
Kagiso Rabada delivered a match-winning performance as MI Cape Town secured their maiden SA20 title with a commanding 76-run victory over two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape.