The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2026 is gearing up for a major splash as the tournament’s foreign players list has finally been released.
More than 250 international cricketers have officially registered for the upcoming players’ auction, scheduled for 30 November, marking one of the largest overseas pools in BPL history.
Among the standout registrations is a strong contingent from Pakistan, with several established names and emerging talents entering the draft. Their inclusion is expected to add depth, variety, and competitive flair to the franchise bidding process.
| Abdul Samad | Zaman Khan | Mohammad Hasnain | Usama Mir | Shoaib Malik |
| Shan Masood | Salman Ali Agha | Mohammad Wasim | Mohammad Haris | Aamer Jamal |
| Salman Mirza | Asif Ali | Saud Shakeel | Ali Raza | Jahandad Khan |
| Haider Ali | Khurram Shahzad | Abdullah Shafique | Zafar Gohar | Muhammad Imran Jr. |
| Bilawal Bhatti | Ihsanullah Khan | Mehran Mumtaz | Usman Qadir | Zain ul Hassan |
| Mir Hamza | Mohammad Ali | Irfan Khan Niazi | Arif Yaqoob | Mammon Imtiaz |
| Ahmed Daniyal | Asad Raza | Tayyab Abbas | Ammad Butt | Rumman Raees |
| Ammad Alam | Yasir Khan | Muhammad Akhlaq | Muhammad Zeeshan | |
| Arafat Minhas | Tayyab Tahir | Salman Fayyaz | Mirza Saad Baig |
Some of the big players have already been picked up by the BPL franchises, including Pakistan’s star all-rounder Saim Ayub who was signed by Sylhet Titans.
With franchises preparing their strategies and fan excitement building, the stage is set for a high-stakes auction. The BPL 2026 promises a competitive season packed with global talent, and the strong Pakistani presence adds more anticipation for the upcoming draft.
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