The new franchise ‘Noakhali Express’ in the upcoming BPL has already built a strong squad. Two star players were signed through direct contracts, while several talented players were brought in via the auction. Team coach Khaled Mahmud Sujon has indicated that left-handed batsman Soumya Sarkar could captain the side in the upcoming season.
Soumya Sarkar was included in the team through a direct contract prior to the auction. Sujon said, “I want Soumya to lead the team if he wishes. Often players do not want extra responsibility. If he wants, I will respect his choice.”
Aggressive batsman Habibur Rahman Sohan, who showcased his talent at the Rising Stars Asia Cup, has also been included. Sujon said, “Sohan is our pocket dynamo. He will electrify the game. Charles, Soumya, and Kushal are experienced. They will lead the team forward. I don’t want to put pressure on Sohan; Soumya will make his batting easier.”
Players in the team:
Direct contracts: Hasan Mahmud, Soumya Sarkar, Johnson Charles, Kushal Mendis
Auctioned: Zaker Ali (3.5 million), Mahidul Islam (3.5 million), Habibur Rahman (5 million), Nazmul Islam (1.8 million), Abu Hashim (1.8 million), Mushfiq Hasan (1.8 million), Shahadat Hossain (1.8 million), Rezaur Rahman (1.8 million), Mehedi Hasan (1.4 million), Saikat Ali (1.4 million), Sabbir Hossain (1.4 million), Ihsanullah (28 thousand USD), Haider Ali (25 thousand USD)
AJ