30 Bangladeshi cricketers included in LPL 2026 Player Draft

Ansh Goswami · 30/05/2026 · 3 min read

The Countdown to the LPL 2026 Draft Begins

The cricketing fraternity is turning its gaze toward the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL), with the highly anticipated Player Draft scheduled to take place on June 1. As the tournament prepares to showcase top-tier talent from across the globe, the official lists have been finalized, revealing a competitive pool of 421 cricketers vying for spots in the upcoming season. Among these, the participation of international stars from Bangladesh has become a major talking point, with 30 Bangladeshi cricketers included in LPL 2026 Player Draft.

A Global Talent Pool

The draft represents a melting pot of cricketing talent, featuring a total of 179 local Sri Lankan players and 242 international stars. To ensure a balanced and high-quality competition, the organizers have meticulously categorized players into specific tiers: Platinum, Gold, Classic, Emerging, and Associate Stars. This structure aims to maintain the competitive integrity of the league while providing opportunities for both seasoned veterans and rising prospects.

The overseas talent pool is particularly deep, with 31 players in the Platinum category, 64 in Gold, 99 in Classic, and 48 in the Associate Stars tier. Meanwhile, the local Sri Lankan contingent is equally impressive, featuring 17 Platinum, 34 Gold, 80 Classic, and 48 Emerging category players.

The Bangladeshi Contingent

Initially, interest from the Bangladesh cricketing community was immense, with 48 players submitting their registrations. Following a comprehensive preliminary review process, the final list confirmed that 30 Bangladeshi cricketers included in LPL 2026 Player Draft are now eligible for selection. This list features a mix of established international figures and promising young talent who are eager to make their mark on the international T20 stage.

Key players hoping to secure lucrative contracts include household names such as Litton Das, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, and Towhid Hridoy. The list also includes lethal pace bowlers like Shoriful Islam and Hasan Mahmud, alongside experienced campaigners like Mahmudullah Riyad and Soumya Sarkar, whose knowledge of the game will be invaluable to any franchise that secures their services.

Full List of Players in the Draft

The complete roster of the 30 Bangladeshi cricketers included in LPL 2026 Player Draft is as follows:

Shoriful Islam
Towhid Hridoy
Mahedi Hasan
Shamim Hossain
Parvez Hossain Emon
Tanzid Hasan Tamim
Tanzim Hasan Sakib
Mahmudullah Riyad
Hasan Mahmud
Saif Hassan
Ripon Mondol
Afif Hossain
Rakibul Hasan
Litton Das
Mukidul Islam
Mosaddek Hossain
Najmul Hossain Shanto
Mohammad Saifuddin
Nurul Hasan Sohan
Abu Hider Rony
Mrittunjoy Chowdhury
Tanvir Islam
Yasir Ali
Zakir Hasan
Shohidul Islam
Soumya Sarkar
Sabbir Rahman
Mehidy Hasan Miraz
Jaker Ali Anik
Taijul Islam

What to Expect on Draft Day

The LPL 2026 Player Draft is set to commence at 2:00 PM Bangladesh time on June 1. Fans and analysts alike are waiting to see which franchises will snap up the Bangladeshi talent on offer. Given the versatility and recent form of these players, it is expected that they will be in high demand across the various categories. As the league continues to grow in stature, the involvement of these 30 cricketers underscores the strong bond between the cricketing cultures of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, promising an exciting season for followers of the sport across the region.

Ansh Goswami