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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 27th November 2025, 1:22 PM
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has officially released the list of 250 international players for the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League. Out of over 500 registered players, only 250 made the final cut, including one Indian cricketer.
Franchises can sign up to two overseas players directly before the auction. Each team must buy at least two foreign cricketers during the auction, with a maximum budget of USD 350,000 for four foreign players.
The tournament begins on 19 December 2025, with the opening ceremony held on 17 December in Dhaka, and the final scheduled for 16 January 2026.
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| A | Johnson Charles, Casey Carter, Mohammad Husnain, Dasun Shanaka, Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Lahiru Kumara, Oli Robinson, Tom Hartley, Adam Lyth |
| B | Sandeep Lamichhane, Asif Ali, Richard Ngarava, Oshan Thomas, Harry Tector, Hashmatullah Shahidi, Isuru Udana, Najibullah Zadran |
| C | Haider Ali, Shon Williams, James Fuller, Lahiru Milantha, Khurram Shahzad, Promod Madushan, Shamar Springer, Angelo Perera, Aaron Jones |
| D | Usman Qadir, Brian Bennett, Shevon Daniel, Brad Evans, Mark Watt, Callum Parkinson |
| E | Sangith Corea, Thanuka Dabare, Joshua Bishop, Kadim Allen, Kemani Melius, Ransford Beaton, Ashmeed Nedd, Rumman Rais, Bakar Ibrahimzai |
This year, the presence of international stars will ensure a highly competitive and entertaining tournament, giving fans and young cricketers plenty of inspiration. Franchises are expected to strategically bid for marquee players, making this season one of the most exciting in BPL history.
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