The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025, also known as BPL Season 11, is set to captivate fans once again with an exciting season of high-energy T20 cricket. Organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), this season will run from December 27, 2024, to February 7, 2025. With a thrilling players’ draft and extensive team preparations, the seven competing teams are ready to showcase top local and international talent.
The BPL 2025 Players Draft: Key Insights
The player draft for BPL Season 11 was held with teams making strategic selections to build competitive squads. A total of 188 local players were up for grabs, along with a wide pool of international stars. Each team had a mix of direct signings and draft picks, giving them a balanced roster of seasoned players and emerging talent. Notable snubs included all-rounder Mosaddek Hossain and batter Mominul Haque, who were not initially picked but might still make a return through direct signings or team adjustments.
BPL 2025 Teams Preview: Players of Dhaka Capitals, Chittagong Kings & Durbar Rajshahi Ready for Battle
The Dhaka Capitals have assembled a formidable team, with Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzid Hasan Tamim as their local direct signings. Key foreign players include the likes of Thisara Perera and Johnson Charles, promising an exciting mix of local and international power. The Chittagong Kings are counting on star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and pacer Shoriful Islam as their marquee local players. With international names such as Moeen Ali and Angelo Mathews, the team brings both experience and skill. Draft picks like Shamim Hossain and Mohammad Mithun round out a strong lineup that is expected to bring a good mix of aggression and strategy to the BPL. Durbar Rajshahi, with Anamul Haque Bijoy as their direct local signing, has focused on building a steady squad. Taskin Ahmed and Yasir Ali bring local firepower, while foreign talents like Saad Nasim and Lahiru Samarakoon add depth.
Fortune Barishal, Sylhet Strikers, Khulna Tigers, and Rangpur Riders: The Teams and Players to Spotlight in BPL 2025
Fortune Barishal enters BPL 2025 with a well-balanced squad, led by the experienced Towhid Hridoy and featuring retained stars Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim from previous seasons. The addition of foreign players like Kyle Mayers and Dawid Malan strengthens their batting, while draft picks Mahmudullah and Nazmul Hossain Shanto promise to make significant contributions. Sylhet Strikers, on the other hand, mix youth with veteran leadership, with Jaker Ali Anik at the helm and local talents like Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Zakir Hasan. Khulna Tigers have built a dynamic squad, led by Mehedi Hasan Miraz, and retain key players like Afif Hossain and Nasum Ahmed, with the addition of pacer Oshane Thomas adding firepower. Draft picks Hasan Mahmud and Imrul Kayes further strengthen their lineup. Meanwhile, Rangpur Riders have assembled a star-studded team, with Mohammad Saifuddin as their direct signing and Alex Hales leading the foreign recruits.
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