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BPL Draft: Rangpur Riders Pick Three U-19 World Cup Stars in Bold Rebuild

Franchises spend record Tk 42 crore as young Tigers headline the auction.

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Cricket Desk • 6 Sept • 2 min read • 5 views · 3 impressions

Updated 31 Oct 2026

BPL Draft: Rangpur Riders Pick Three U-19 World Cup Stars in Bold Rebuild
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DHAKA — The Bangladesh Premier League draft delivered its boldest storyline yet, as Rangpur Riders rebuilt around youth, snapping up three stars of the U-19 World Cup squad in the first five rounds.

Franchises collectively spent a record Tk 42 crore, with overseas slots dominated by Afghan spinners and Caribbean power-hitters. The cricket board confirmed two new venues — Rajshahi and Barishal — will host matches for the first time.

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'The future of Bangladesh cricket was bought today. Now let them play without fear,' said chief selector Gazi Ashraf. The season begins January 5 with the Dhaka derby under lights.

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