With the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2024 on the horizon, Fortune Barishal is preparing to make a strong impact, retaining several key players from their previous squad while adding some exciting new faces. Despite BPL’s new format and structural revamp, Barishal remains committed to building a championship-winning team by keeping their core players and enhancing its lineup with international talent.

Tamim Iqbal, who led the side last season, is set to continue as captain. After a long hiatus, the BPL might mark Tamim's return to competitive cricket. Alongside him, experienced national team players like Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad will be key figures for Barishal. There are also strong rumors that Mustafizur Rahman, one of Bangladesh’s top pacers, could be part of the squad this season, adding to the excitement around the team.

Last season, Caribbean all-rounder Kyle Mayers played a crucial role in Barishal’s campaign, and he is expected to return this year. Additionally, South African star David Miller, who joined the team during the final stages of last season, could also be retained. Talks are reportedly ongoing with English cricketer Dawid Malan, further strengthening the team’s lineup.

The major shift in this year’s BPL is the absence of Comilla Victorians, a team where Mustafizur Rahman played in previous editions. With Comilla out, Barishal has emerged as a strong contender to sign the left-arm pacer. However, other teams are also interested in securing Mustafizur’s services, but Barishal currently seem to have the upper hand in the race for the 'Cutter Master.'