Rangpur Riders have confirmed that Afghanistan’s rising spin sensation AM Ghazanfar will not participate in the upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Ghazanfar is currently engaged with the Afghanistan national team for a Test series against Zimbabwe, where he recently made his Test debut. The Riders extended their best wishes to Ghazanfar on this significant milestone.

The Rangpur Riders head into the BPL season buoyed by their championship triumph in the Global Super League (GSL). While the team lacks big-name stars, they boast a squad of impactful players who can shine on their day. Key domestic players include Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, and Mohammad Saifuddin, all of whom bring versatility and match-winning abilities to the team.

However, Rangpur faces a setback as all-rounder Soumya Sarkar, who was in fine form before his injury, remains unavailable.

Rangpur Riders will also rely on a tested group of foreign talents to make their mark in the tournament. The lineup features proven performers like: Iftikhar Ahmed (Pakistan), Curtis Campher (Ireland), Khushdil Shah (Pakistan), Alex Hales (England).

These international stars are expected to bolster the team’s performance, especially in crunch matches.

Rangpur Riders will launch their BPL campaign on December 30, facing off against Dhaka Capitals in their opening match. Fans will eagerly watch to see how this balanced squad builds on their recent success to take on the challenges of the BPL.

Rangpur Riders: Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Saif Hassan, Soumya Sarkar, Rakibul Hasan, Rejaur Rahman Raja, Irfan Sukkur, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Tawfique Khan Tushar, Alex Hales, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Allah Ghazanfar, Steven Taylor, Saurabh Netravalkar, Akif Javed, Curtis Campher.