Shaheen Afridi set to make maiden appearance in BPL

Shaheen Afridi to Make Maiden BPL Appearance for Fortune Barishal

Pakistan's premier fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, is set to make his first appearance in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), joining reigning champions Fortune Barishal. The 11th edition of the BPL is set to begin on December 30, with Fortune Barishal facing newcomers Durbar Rajshahi at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

Fortune Barishal's official statement confirms Shaheen's participation:

Pakistani left arm fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi will play for Fortune Barishal in the upcoming BPL.

The 24-year-old has been signed directly by the franchise and will be available for the first five games, as the Pakistan Cricket Board has granted him a no-objection certificate until January 15.

Fortune Barishal's Direct Signings

Apart from Shaheen Afridi, Fortune Barishal's direct signings include:

• Kyle Mayers
• Dawid Malan
• Mohammad Nabi
• Faheem Ashraf
• Ali Mohammad
• Jahandad Khan

From the players' draft, the team has also picked:

• James Fuller
• Pathum Nissanka
• Nandre Burger

Local Players

Fortune Barishal boasts a strong lineup of local players:

• Tamim Iqbal
• Towhid Hridoy
• Mushfiqur Rahim
• Mahmudullah Riyad
• Tanvir Islam
• Najmul Hossain Shanto
• Ripon Mondol
• Ebadot Hossain
• Nayeem Hasan
• Rishad Hossain
• Taijul Islam

BPL 2023 Details

The 2023 BPL will feature seven franchises:

• Dhaka Capitals
• Chittagong Kings
• Durbar Rajshahi
• Fortune Barishal
• Khulna Tigers
• Rangpur Riders
• Sylhet Strikers

The tournament is scheduled to conclude on February 7.