Fortune Barishal

Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehedi Hasan Miraz, Shakib Khan

Barishal steals the show in BPL draft

Defending champions Fortune Barishal stole the limelight in the players’ draft event of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025 by securing the services of six of the 12 Category A cricketers from the domestic players list by drafting in Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mahmudullah Riyad and Rishad Hossain yesterday.

Barishal rubbish Wasim Akram's claims of Miller being paid $150,000 in BPL

Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) outfit Fortune Barishal management said Pakistan legend Wasim Akram’s claims of David Miller being paid a fee of $150,000 to play for the franchise in the latest edition of the tournament are false.

'BPL paid $150,000': Wasim Akram reveals why David Miller postponed his wedding

Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has revealed the unbelievable amount that David Miller was offered to play in the Bangladesh Premier League recently.

‘I knew Russell wouldn’t be able to hit any boundaries against me’

Saifuddin took 15 wickets in nine games after joining the team in the middle of the league phaseat an economy rate of just 6.81

Where did the tickets go?

The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium premises turned into a sea of red as droves of fans, clad in their favourite team's jersey, showed up to watch the final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) between Comilla Victorians and Fortune Barishal on Friday.

For me to come back, a lot of things need to be right, says Tamim

Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal said that a lot of things need to be right for him to return to the national team.

Comilla batters trip up in final

Comilla stayed true to the formula that had gotten them success earlier in the tournament and seemingly paid the price.

In Pictures: Fans turn up in thousands for BPL final

Here is a look at the fans in Mirpur for the final through the lenses The Daily Star’s Firoz Ahmed:

BPL Roll of Honour / Comilla on top, Barishal yet to break the duck

Comilla are already the most successful team in the tournament’s history with four titles and have a chance to extend their trophy count to five.

February 29, 2024

‘Here we are’: Mushfiqur revels in reaching BPL final with ‘team of elderlies’

Bangladesh stalwart Mushfiqur Rahim was excited to have reached the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) final with Fortune Barishal, a side that had been given the tag of the 'team of elderlies' prior to the tournament.

February 28, 2024

Saifuddin makes hay on return

The Fortune Barishal vs Rangpur Riders game had everything to pull in the crowd yesterday in what was a virtual semi-final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). What broke the camel’s back for Rangpur batting was not only the frequent changes to batting lineup but also how Mohammad Saifuddin picked up crucial wickets at the innings’ start.

February 28, 2024

Rangpur and Barishal face off in blockbuster clash

The rivalry between Tamim and Shakib only intensifies the hype of the fixture.

February 27, 2024

Tamim, Barishal peak at the right time

The alarm bells were ringing for Fortune Barishal early on in their campaign, after the franchise with many veteran stars could manage just one win in their first four games.

February 26, 2024

Tamim, Mayers power Barishal to second qualifier

Tamim remained unbeaten on 52 off 43 balls while Mayers hit a quickfire 50 off 26 balls as Barishal cruised to 136-3 in 14.5 overs

February 26, 2024

Fans flock to Mirpur for BPL playoffs

In the first of the day’s two matches, Fortune Barishal and Chattogram Challengers are facing off in the eliminator

February 18, 2024

Mayers cherishes his Chattogram link on BPL debut

Kyle Mayers began his Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) journey on the best possible note, and in a venue close to his heart, as the West Indies all-rounder was instrumental in Fortune Barishal defeating Sylhet Strikers by 18 runs in Chattogram yesterday.

February 17, 2024