Excitement is building as the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) prepares for its 2025 season. The player draft for this eleventh edition, held on October 14, 2024, at the Radisson Blu Water Garden Dhaka, saw top talents strategically picked by each team. With squads now taking shape, teams are gearing up for the tournament’s launch on December 27, 2024. Cricket enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the chance to see their favorite stars in action. Here, we dive into the standout changes from this year’s player draft and how they’re set to impact team dynamics and signing deals. BPL 2025 Players Draft Highlights The payout system for cricketers in categories A, B, and C has experienced notable reductions this season. Category A athletes will now earn BDT 6 million, a decrease from BDT 8 million. In Category B, salaries have been trimmed by BDT 1 million, resulting in a new total of BDT 4 million. Meanwhile, Category C players will take home BDT 2.5 million, instead of BDT 3 million. In contrast, the remuneration for categories D, E, and F remains constant at BDT 2 million, BDT 1.5 million, and BDT 1 million, respectively. Leading the charge in Category A are prominent figures such as Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, and Mahmudullah. Notably, Rishad's ascent from Category E to Category A is significant. This category features a total of 12 players. Section B is also home to 12 players, showcasing talents like Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, Tanzim Sakib, Afif Hossain, and Jaker Ali. Meanwhile, Section C comprises 22 players, including esteemed cricketers such as Imrul Kayes, Soumya Sarkar, Mominul Haque, Taijul Islam, and Saifuddin. Categories D, E, and F collectively include 28, 51, and 63 players, respectively. Read more: Ireland Women's Cricket arrives here on Nov 22 to play three-match ODI, T20I series with Bangladesh This season marks the absence of the Comilla Victorians, with Durbar Rajshahi stepping in to fill the void. The Dhaka team will now be competing as Dhaka Capitals under the ownership of film star Shakib Khan’s Remarque Harlan. Joining the league is the rebranded Chittagong Kings, formerly the Chattogram Challengers. According to The Business Standard, 440 overseas players are listed for selection. Among them, 20 elite players in the top A category could earn up to USD 70,000, roughly BDT 8.3 million (USD 1 = BDT 119.56). The highest remuneration for overseas players was USD 80,000 in the 2024 draft. Category B includes 38 players, Category C has 66, Category D features 135, and Category E lists 181 cricketers. The pay structure for these categories is outlined as follows: - USD 50,000 (around BDT 5.9 million) for the B category- USD 30,000 (approximately BDT 3.5 million) for the C category- USD 25,000 (nearly BDT 2.9 million) for the D category- USD 15,000 (BDT 1.7 million) for the E category. Read more: First batch of Bangladesh cricketers in Dubai to play ODI series against Afghanistan BPL 2025 All Teams Full Squad Table: Overview of the list of Bangladeshi and overseas players in BPL 2025 Team Name Bangladeshi Players Foreign Players Dhaka Capitals Direct Signings - Mustafizur Rahman- Tanzid Hasan Tamim From the Draft - Liton Das (C)- Habibur Rahman Sohan- Mukidul Islam- Abu Jayed- Sabbir Rahman- Musfik Hasan- Munim Shahriar- Shahadat Hossain- Asif Hasan- Rahmatullah Direct Signings - Johnson Charles- Stephen Eskinazi- Thisara Perera- Amir Hamza- Shahnawaz Dahani From the Draft - Saim Ayub- Mir Hamza- Farmanullah- Zahoor Khan- Chaturanga de Silva- Riaz Hassan- Shubham Ranjane Chittagong Kings Direct Signings - Shakib Al Hasan (C)- Shoriful Islam From the Draft - Shamim Hossain- Parvez Hossain Emon- Khaled Ahmed- Naeem Islam- Aliss Islam- Mohammad Mithun- Maruf Mridha- Rahatul Ferdous- Sheikh Parvez Jibon- Marshall Ayub Direct Signings - Moeen Ali- Angelo Mathews- Usman Khan- Mohammad Wasim- Haider Ali- Binura Fernando From the Draft - Graham Clark- Tom O'Connell- Khawaja Nafay- Lahiru Milantha- Zubaid Akbari Fortune Barishal Retaining Players - Tamim Iqbal (C)- Mushfiqur Rahim Direct Signings - Towhid Hridoy From the Draft - Nazmul Hossain Shanto- Mahmudullah Riad- Ripon Mondol- Tanvir Islam- Rishad Hossain- Taijul Islam- Ebadot Hossain- Nayeem Hasan- Shohidul Islam- Ariful Islam- Pritom Kumar Direct Signings - Mohammad Nabi- Kyle Mayers- Dawid Malan- Faheem Ashraf- Mohammad Ali- Jahandad Khan From the Draft - James Fuller- Pathum Nissanka- Mohammad Imran Khulna Tigers Retaining Players - Nasum Ahmed- Afif Hossain Direct Signings - Mehidy Hasan Miraz (C) From the Draft - Hasan Mahmud- Naim Sheikh- Imrul Kayes- Mahmudul Hasan Joy- Mahidul Islam Ankon- Abu Hider Rony- Mahfuzur Rahman Rabby- Ziaur Rahman- Rubel Hossain Direct Signings - Oshane Thomas From the Draft - Mohammad Nawaz- Mohammad Hasnain- Lewis Gregory Sylhet Strikers Retaining Players - Tanzim Hasan Sakib- Zakir Hasan Direct Signings - Jaker Ali Anik From the Draft - Mashrafe Bin Mortaza (C)- Rony Talukder- Arafat Sunny- Al-Amin Hossain- Ruyel Miah- Ariful Haque- Nihaduzzaman- Nahidul Islam Direct Signings - Paul Stirling- George Munsey From the Draft - Samiullah Shinwari- Rahkeem Cornwall- Reece Topley Rangpur Riders Retaining Players - Nurul Hasan Sohan (C)- Mahedi Hasan Direct Signings - Mohammad Saifuddin From the Draft - Nahid Rana- Saif Hassan- Soumya Sarkar- Rakibul Hasan- Irfan Sukkur- Tawfique Khan- Kamrul Islam Rabbi- Rejaur Rahman Raja Direct Signings - Khushdil Shah- Allah Ghazanfar- Alex Hales- Saurabh Netravalkar- Steven Taylor From the Draft - Iftikhar Ahmed- Akif Javed- Curtis Campher- Sediqullah Atal Durbar Rajshahi Direct Signings - Anamul Haque Bijoy (C) From the Draft - Akbar Ali- Taskin Ahmed- Jishan Alam- Sunzamul Islam- SM Meherob- Yasir Ali- Hasan Murad- Mohor Sheikh- Sabbir Hossain- Shafiul Islam- Mizanur Rahman- Zahiduzzaman- Asaduzzaman Payel From the Draft - Saad Nasim- Lahiru Samarakoon Read more: BCB meeting: Several lose directorship, resignation of three accepted Signing Amounts of Some Key Players The Dhaka Capitals have brought on Mustafizur Rahman and Tanzid Hasan Tamim with contracts valued at BDT 6 million and BDT 4 million, respectively. Meanwhile, the Chattogram Kings secured Shakib Al Hasan and Shoriful Islam, each for BDT 6 million. Defending champions, Fortune Barishal, retained Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim, and added Towhid Hridoy to their lineup, with all three earning BDT 6 million. The Sylhet Strikers kept local favorites Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Zakir Hasan and signed Jaker Ali directly. Tanzim and Jaker’s contract is settled at BDT 4 million each, while Zakir’s remuneration is set at BDT 2.5 million. For Khulna Tigers, Nasum Ahmed and Afif Hossain were brought back at BDT 2.5 million and BDT 4 million, respectively, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz joining the team for BDT 6 million. Former champions Rangpur Riders retained Nurul Hasan Sohan and Mahedi Hasan at BDT 4 million each and secured Mohammad Saifuddin for BDT 2.5 million. Durbar Rajshahi completed their lineup by enlisting Anamul Haque Bijoy for BDT 4 million. Read more: Pre-Draft Signings: Who’s joining each BPL team for 2025? Wrapping Up The BPL 2025 Players Draft significantly impacts both team squads and the players' financial aspects. Local players’ highest salaries drop to BDT 6 million, while foreign players' maximum earnings are set at USD 50,000. The league witnessed the exit of the Comilla Victorians, making way for Durbar Rajshahi. The Dhaka team has been rebranded as the Dhaka Capitals, now under the ownership of Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan. Overall, the draft features 188 local players and 440 overseas players vying for a spot in the tournament. Read more: Series against Afghanistan: Bangladesh back in Sharjah after three decades to restore some pride

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) has received its fair share of criticism over the years, but the head coach of the Bangladesh national team has gone further, saying he turns off TV when he sees BPL. In a recent interview with ESPNCricinfo, Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha expressed his disappointment with the culture T20 events. “There has to be some regulation,” he said. “A player is playing one tournament and then playing another tournament. It's like a circus.” Hathurusingha clearly outlined his frustration with Bangladesh “not having a proper T20 tournament.” He goes so far as to say, “This sounds very odd, but when I'm watching the BPL, I sometimes turn off the TV. Some players are not even of the class. I have a big issue with the current system.” The coach emphasized the need for a T20 event where Bangladeshi bowlers can practice bowling in the death overs, and where Bangladeshi batters can gain experience batting at the top of the order. Read more: BPL Spectacle: What Makes Tawhid Shine with a Century? “A franchise does what it wants,” Hathurusingha added. “Some of my best players are not playing (the BPL). So then how do you expect the Bangladesh team to be up with the other teams? I am fighting a steep battle.” The BPL 2024 has entered the playoffs, with the eliminator and the first qualifier taking place in Dhaka on February 27. Right after BPL, Bangladesh will take on Sri Lanka in a full series — three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. Hathurusingha believes the series against Sri Lanka will see the real rivalry in the field, but he also mentioned that Bangladesh will be underdog against Sri Lanka in T20Is. “We are developing as a T20 team. We are underdogs, to be honest. It is a good challenge for us. I am still confident we will give them a good fight. We will understand where we are at, ahead of the World Cup, after this series,” Hathurusingha added in the interview. Read more: BPL Mid-Season Standout Stars: Naim, Shoriful Lead as Tournament Shifts to Chattogram

When Tawhid Hridoy stepped onto the crease, the Comilla Victorians had already lost three wickets for just 23 runs, making their chase of a daunting target of 176 seems like an uphill battle. Yet, Tawhid Hridoy refused to yield. In a display of artistry and control, he steered the team to a remarkable five-wicket victory, notching up his maiden century in the format — the first of the ongoing season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). His innings culminated in a brilliant 108 off just 57 balls, embellished with eight fours and seven sixes—powerful brushstrokes against an ominous backdrop. His century was the only sixth century in BPL by the Bangladeshi batters. Overall, it was the 30th century in this prestigious T20 league in the country. Read: BPL 2024: Strikers cruise home comfortably against Tigers  Following the match, the right-handed batter shared his thoughts with the media. He attributed his success to the opportunity to bat higher up the order, expressing gratitude to his captain and the team management for the chance provided. “I am grateful for the opportunity to bat at the top order,” he remarked. “I would like to thank my captain and team management.” Tawhid had garnered acclaim as one of the finest batters during his U-19 cricketing days and has since become an indispensable asset to the national white-ball team. Yet, amidst the accolades, he retains a sense of perspective. Reflecting on his century in the BPL, Tawhid humbly remarked that while each century holds significance for him, his three centuries against Sri Lanka at the U-19 level stand out as particularly memorable. “Every century is special,” he affirmed, “but those three against Sri Lanka at the U-19 level hold a special place in my heart.” Read: BPL 2024: Sylhet triumph over Dhaka in battle of minnows

Pakistan's star batter, Babar Azam, and Afghanistan's Azmatullah Omarzai orchestrated a stunning seventh-wicket partnership, contributing 87 runs to guide Rangpur Riders to their first win of the new season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) on Tuesday (January 23, 2024). In pursuit of a below-par target of 121 runs, the Riders found themselves in a precarious position, losing six wickets for just 39 runs. The prospect of defeat loomed large at that juncture. Dushan Hemantha, a Sri Lankan spinner, took three wickets conceding 20 runs in four overs. All of his three wickets were notched up in a single over.  Read more: ICC U-19 World Cup: Bangladesh taste first victory beating Ireland by six wickets While a defeat seemed a matter of time for the Riders, Babar, making his first appearance in this BPL season, and Omarzai had different intentions. They forged an unbeaten partnership of 87 runs, steering the Riders to a remarkable comeback victory. Both Babar and Omarzai remained not out, scoring 56 and 47, respectively. The Riders reached the target with four wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare. In the first innings, Sylhet Strikers batted first and were held to 120 for eight wickets. Benny Howell and Ben Cutting top-scored with 37 each, but the remaining batters struggled against the Riders' formidable bowling attack. Mashrafe Bin Mortaza, the Strikers' captain, opted to promote himself to number three, seemingly considering his limited bowling capacity due to fitness concerns. However, the plan backfired as he departed after contributing only six runs. Mahedi Hasan and Ripon Mondal claimed two wickets each for the Riders. Shakib Al Hasan, a key player for the Riders, was absent from the match as he is currently seeking medical attention in Singapore for an eye issue that has persisted since the World Cup 2023. His return date for this year's BPL remains uncertain. Read more: BPL 2024: Chattogram Challengers, Khulna Tigers secure convincing wins

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced the ticket prices for the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), set to kick off on January 19 in Dhaka. BCB announces women's U-19 team for Tri-nation T20 Cricket Tournament in Cox's Bazar Tickets will be available for the fans at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium, Mirpur, and the ticket-selling counter adjacent to Gate-1 of Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Mirpur-2 (near the Academy Ground). A grand stand ticket will cost Tk 2,500, while each ticket for the VIP stand, club house, north and south stand, and eastern stand will cost Tk 1,500, Tk 800, Tk 400, and Tk 200, respectively. BPL teams ramp up preparations as opening day approaches Ticket sales will commence on January 16, starting at 9:30 am and continuing until 8:00 pm.  After the initial Dhaka phase, the tournament will move to Sylhet, return to Dhaka again, and then travel to Chattogram, culminating in the final phase back in Dhaka. The ticket prices for the subsequent phases will be disclosed at a later date. ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup'24 begins Jan 19 in new format without quarterfinals

Excitement is building among fans, as the Twenty20 cricket league season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 approaches on Friday, January 19. The 10th edition of the BPL is set to kick off featuring an exciting clash between defending champions Comilla Victorians and Durdanto Dhaka at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.  Star-studded lineups have always been a hallmark of the BPL, and this year is no exception. Here is a thorough coverage of the BPL 2024 competition, including the venues, schedule, and important players for each team. Bangladesh Premier League 2024 at a Glance Opening Match: January 19, 2024 Final Match: 1 March, 2024 Duration: 42 days Cricket Format: T20 Tournament Format: Double round-robin and playoffs Number of Teams: 7 Total Match: 46 Venues: Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka, Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury  Cricket Stadium in Chattogram, and Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet. Read more: Bangladesh Men’s T20I Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis BPL 2024: Complete Schedule of Twenty20 Cricket League Table: Schedule of BPL 2024 Phase Date Match Venue Time Phase 1 (Dhaka) Jan 19, Fri Durdanta Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Sylhet Strikers vs Chattogram Challengers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Jan 20, Sat Rangpur Riders vs Fortune Barishal Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Khulna Tigers vs Chattogram Challengers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Jan 22, Mon Durdanto Dhaka vs Chattogram Challengers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Jan 23, Tue Rangpur Riders vs Sylhet Strikers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Phase 2 (Sylhet) Jan 26, Fri Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Sylhet Strikers vs Comilla Victorians Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Jan 27, Sat Fortune Barishal vs Chattogram Challengers Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Rangpur Riders Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Jan 29, Mon Sylhet Strikers vs Chattogram Challengers Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Jan 30, Tue Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Sylhet Strikers vs Fortune Barishal Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 02, Fri Sylhet Strikers vs Durdanto Dhaka Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Feb 03, Sat Fortune Barishal vs Khulna Tigers  Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Sylhet Strikers vs Rangpur Riders Sylhet International Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Phase 3 (Dhaka) Feb 06, Tue Rangpur Riders vs Durdanto Dhaka Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Chattogram Challengers vs Fortune Barishal Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 07, Wed Comilla Victorians vs Khulna Tigers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Sylhet Strikers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 09, Fri Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Comilla Victorians Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Feb 10, Sat Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpur Riders Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Durdanto Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Phase 4 (Chattogram) Feb 13, Tue Chattogram Challengers vs Comilla Victorians Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Khulna Tigers vs Rangpur Riders Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 14, Wed Durdanto Dhaka vs Fortune Barishal Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Comilla Victorians Vs Khulna Tigers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 16, Fri Durdanto Dhaka vs Khulna Tigers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 02:00 PM     Chattogram Challengers vs Rangpure Riders Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 07:00 PM   Feb 17, Sat Fortune Barishal vs Sylhet Strikers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Chattogram Challengers vs Durdanto Dhaka Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 19, Mon  Comilla Victorians vs Sylhet Strikers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM   Feb 20, Tue Chattogram Challengers vs Khulna Tigers Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Comilla Victorians vs Rangpur Riders Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Phase 5 (Dhaka) Feb 21, Wed  Comilla Victorians vs Fortune Barishal  Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30 PM     Khulna Tigers vs Sylhet Strikers Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Eliminator Feb 25, Sun 3rd placed team vs 4th placed team Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 01:30  PM Qualifier 1   1st placed team vs 2nd placed team Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium 06:30 PM Qualifier 2 Feb 27, Tue Loser Of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium 06: 30 PM Final Mar 01, Fri Winner of Q1 vs Winner of Q2 Sher-E-Bangla-National Cricket Stadium 07:00 Pm Read more: Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis How to Watch BPL 2024 Live? It is always fun to watch the matches of the much-liked local cricket competition, such as the BPL live direct from stadiums. However, fans can also watch BPL matches live on TV or online. Cricket enthusiasts would have the opportunity to watch the thrilling matches of BPL 2024 via T Sports TV as well as the T Sports app. T Sports and GTV would continue to carry the tradition of airing Bangladesh matches. BPL 2024 Key Players This year's Bangladesh Premier League is expected to include some prominent players from franchise leagues across the globe. Let's take a look at some of the key players anticipated to join the competition. Andre Russell Andre Russell would feature in the T20 matches of 2024 BPL. He will play for the same team, Comilla Victorians, who won the title last year. Fans are eager to see him hit big sixes, and be a match-winner for the side. Sunil Narine Veteran franchise spinner Sunil Narine would also take part, playing for Comilla Victorians. Being a renowned player all over the globe, Sunil is vital for his lethal unorthodox bowling, and explosive with the bat.   Nicholas Pooran Another West Indian, Nicholas Pooran would also play the BPL 2024. He will play for the Rangpur Riders. He is known for hitting big sixes. Besides, Nicholas can turn a difficult match towards a win. Rashid Khan Rashid Khan, a formidable Leg Spinner from Afghanistan, would look forward to playing for the Comilla Victorians. Rashid was retained by the franchise owner after he played a crucial role in winning the title last year.  Moeen Ali BPL 2024’s another attraction is Moeen Ali. He is featured in all the franchise cricket including T20. He is handy with both bat and bowl. This marquee player is also a regular face in the biggest franchise league in the world, IPL (Indian Premier League).  Babar Azam Babar Azam, a superstar cricketer of Pakistan, will participate in the BPL 2024. He was not picked up from the draft. He was signed up directly by the franchise owner, to play for Rangpur Riders.  Babar refused an alluring offer of half a million dollars to play for UAE‘s franchise league, the ILT20, to play this year’s Bangladesh Premier League.  Read more: Bangladesh Cricket in 2023: Men’s ODI Series- Performance Analysis Details about BPL 2024 Venues Three venues located in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Sylhet will host the 2024 Bangladesh Premier League. Those are: Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium For the 2024 season, this stadium would host 12 BPL games. 22,000 people can fit in Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium. This stadium has been one of the primary BPL venues since the competition's inception. Many international cricket events were held at this stadium in addition to the BPL. Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium 22 matches of BPL 2024, including the tournament's opening and closing games, would take place at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. The stadium can accommodate about 26,000 people at a time.  Sylhet International Cricket Stadium Sylhet International Cricket Stadium can accommodate 18,500 spectators and will host 12 BPL matches in 2024.  This stadium hosted BPL matches since 2017. Besides this, the 2014 ICC World Twenty20 and 2014 ICC Women's World Twenty20 were held at Sylhet Stadium. Final Words The matches of Bangladesh Premier League 2024 are expected to be fierce, featuring thrilling and skillful moments. Stars would dazzle fans with incredible performances. BPL is also a stage where new talents can flourish and showcase their talents. Cricket fans are waiting for BPL 2024 as an exciting cricket season that will embrace the essence of the game in Bangladesh and create unforgettable memories. Read more: Tamim gears up, keeping an eye on BPL

Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed is working on his recovery from a shoulder injury. The pacer said he is upbeat about making a comeback in the upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) but expressed regret over missing the IPL chance. The pacer was included in the IPL draft — the cash-rich T20 event in India. However, at the last moment, his name was withdrawn by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking the thrid time he missed an IPL opportunity. It's all about David Warner in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan  “As a cricketer, I always want to play in franchise leagues,” Taskin said. “With this, I missed the IPL chance three times.” Taskin also missed the opportunity to play in the recently-concluded New Zealand series due to the shoulder injury.  “I would have enjoyed it if I was on this tour. It's always great to bowl in New Zealand,” he said. “I would have witnessed Bangladesh's success if I were there. Bangladesh played really well. It's our team, and the pride is always ours.” Bangladesh U-19 aim high in ICC World Cup 2024 Bangladesh's pace-bowling unit performed well in New Zealand, making the most of the conditions. During the tour, Bangladesh won an ODI and a T20I, marking the first instances of Bangladesh winning white-ball international matches against New Zealand on Kiwi soil. The right-arm pacer mentioned that he has started to bowl with full strength and is expected to make a return with BPL. Bangladesh National Cricket Team’s Future Tour Program by ICC in 2024  “I’m feeling much better now and have started bowling,” he said. “We still have two weeks to go before BPL, so I believe I can make a comeback fully fit.”

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the FTP (Future Tour Program) for the next 4 years which starts in 2023 and will end in the year 2027. During this period, Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team will play over 150 matches. Tigers will start their international campaign, after playing BPL (Bangladesh Premier League), a franchise cricket league organized by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), starting from the 19th of January to the 1st Of March. This article will discuss the complete FTP schedule of the Bangladesh Cricket Team for 2024. Breakdown Of 2024 FTP of Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team In 2024, Bangladesh Men's Cricket Team will have a very busy schedule, as they will play 14 Tests, 9 ODI, and 17 T2OI (including a T20 World Cup).  It is a big year for the team as they don’t play Test cricket that much.  Also with the big event, the International Twenty20 World Cup, which will take place this year in the West Indies and USA, Bangladesh cricket fans can look forward to another year of exciting cricket.  Read more: Bangladesh Men’s Test Cricket in 2023: Performance Analysis Table: Bangladesh Men’s Cricket Team FTP For 2024 Duration  Series  Series Details Venue Feb-March 2024 Sri Lanka Tour Of Bangladesh 2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s Bangladesh April 2024 Zimbabwe Tour Of Bangladesh 2 Tests, 5 T20I’s Bangladesh June 2024 ICC T20 World Cup 2024   West Indies, USA  July-August 2024 Bangladesh Tour Of Afghanistan 2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s Afghanistan Aug-Sep 2024 Bangladesh Tour Of Pakistan 2 Tests Pakistan Sep-Oct  2024 Bangladesh Tour Of India 2 Tests 3 T20I’s India Oct-Nov 2024 South Africa Tour Of Bangladesh 2 Tests Bangladesh Nov - Dec 2024 Bangladesh Tour of West Indies 2 Tests, 3 ODI’s, 3 T20I’s West Indies Read more: Was 2023 a Good or Bad Year for Bangladesh Cricket? Here’s What Stats Say

The second round of matches of the 10-team ABG Bashundhara Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football will begin Friday, with two matches scheduled for the day at Mymensingh and Munshiganj. Federation Cup champions Dhaka Mohammedan SC will play Sheikh Russel KC at 2:30 pm at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh, while Rahmatganj MFS will also encounter Brothers Union Club at 2:30 pm at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Friday. BFF President Kazi Salahuddin undergoes bypass surgery On the following day (Saturday), three matches are scheduled to be held at three venues. Holders Bashundhara Kings will play Chittagong Abahani Ltd at the Bir Shreshtha Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj, Dhaka Abahani Ltd will face Fortis FC at the Muktijoddha Smriti Stadium in Rajshahi, while Sheikh Jamal DC will meet Police FC at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh. All will kick off at 2:30 pm. National Junior Chess: Five players share top slot securing four full points The third round of matches will be held on January 12 and 13. On completion of the first round matches, holders Bashundhara Kings, Dhaka Mohammedan SC, Bangladesh Police FC and Sheikh Russel KC dominated the league table, securing the full three points from their first round matches. Earlier in the first round of matches, Bashundhara Kings outplayed Brothers Union Club 5-2, Dhaka Mohammedan SC beat Fortis SC 2-1, Police FC defeated Chittagong Abahani Ltd 2-0, Sheikh Russel KC beat Sheikh Jamal DC 2-1, and six-time champions Dhaka Abahani Ltd played a 1-1 draw with Rahmatganj MFS. Victory Day Waterpolo: Green Team beat Red Team by 7-4 goals The BPL matches are scheduled to be held every Friday and Saturday of the week.

The country's most prestigious football meet, Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Football, begins on Friday at four venues across the country. Four first-round matches of the 10-team league will be held on the opening day (Friday). Defending champions Bashundhara Kings will play Brothers Union Club at 4:30 pm in the first round match at their home ground, Bashundhara Kings Arena in the capital, on the opening day. Former champions Dhaka Abahani Limited will play Rahmatganj MFS at 2:30 pm at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj; Mohammedan SC will face Fortis SC at 2:30 pm at Muktijoddha Smrity Stadium in Rajshahi; and Bangladesh Police will meet Chittagong Abahani at 2:30 pm at Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh in other first round matches on the opening day. Independence Cup Football: Bashundhara Kings clinch title beating Dhaka Mohammedan 2-1 in final Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club will play Sheikh Russel KC in the remaining first-round match on Saturday (December 23) at 2:30 pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena. The second round of matches will be held on December 29 and 30. The BPL matches will be on every Friday and Saturday of the week, while the Federation Cup football matches will kick off on December 26, and be held every Tuesday. Meanwhile, the ceremonial draw of the 10-team Federation Cup Football Tournament was held earlier, with two arch-rivals, Dhaka Mohammedan SC and Dhaka Abahani Ltd, putting themselves in the same group. Europe's top soccer teams await draw for Champions League's round of 16 All 10 Premier League teams, split into three groups, will compete in the first phase of the Federation Cup of Football, initially on a league basis, beginning on December 26. The matches will be held in the country's three different venues: the Basundhara Kings Arena, Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni in Gopalganj, and Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj. Two matches will be held on the opening day (December 26). Bangladesh Police will play Rahmatganj MFS in a Group A match at the Bir Shreshtha Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj, while Bashundhara Kings will face Fortis FC in a Group C match at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj. Both will kick off at 2:30 pm on the day. Independence Cup Football; Bashundhara Kings crush Dhaka Abahani 4-0 in semifinal Grouping are: Group A: Bangladesh Police FC, Sheikh Jamal DC and Rahmatganj MFS. Group B: Dhaka Abahani Ltd, Dhaka Mohammedan SC, Chittagong Abahani Ltd, Brothers Union Club. Group C: Bashundhara Kings, Sheikh Russel KC, and Fortis FC.