DHAKA, Dec 28, 2025 (BSS) - Opener Shadman Islam is all set to make his return 
to the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) after a gap since the 2019-20 season.
 
The Chattogram Royals have roped in Shadman, who is considered as Test 
specialist but has been in excellent form in the shorter formats recently. 

In the National Cricket League (NC) T20, Shadman scored 192 runs in six 
matches at an impressive strike rate of 151.18. His standout performance came 
when he slammed a blistering 101 runs against Barishal Division.

In addition, Shadman made 469 runs in 11 matches for Agrani Bank in the Dhaka 
Premier League (DPL), a prestigious 50-over tournament in Dhaka.
 
Despite such strong domestic performances, Shadman went unsold in the BPL 
auction. However, just two days into the tournament, Chattogram Royals 
decided to sign him.

This season, Shadman will be playing in BPL again after stints with Dhaka 
Dynamites, Chattogram Challengers, and Rangpur Rangers. He is scheduled to 
join the team on December 30.

Apart from Shadman, Chattogram Royals have signed three foreign cricketers in 
Pakistan's Asif Ali, Amer Jamal, and Hasan Nawaz. 

Due to a shortage of foreign players, Chattogram fielded just two foreign 
cricketers-Mirza Tahir Baig and Masud Gurbaz-in their opening match. Despite 
this, they started their campaign with a dominant 65-run victory over 
Noakhali Express.
 
Asif Ali and Amer Jamal both bring BPL experience, with the former previously 
played for Dhaka Platoon in 2020 while the latter played in Comilla 
Victorians, and Khulna Tigers.

Hasan Nawaz, however, will be making his BPL debut. Chattogram's next match 
is against Rangpur Riders on December 29.

Chattogram Royals-

Direct signing- Sheikh Mahedi, Tanvir Islam, Mirza Tahir Bagh, Asif Ali, 
Hasan Nawaz and Amer Jamal

From auction- Naim Sheikh, Shoriful Islam, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Abu Haider 
Rony, Mahfizul Islam Robin, Sumon Khan, Ziaur Rahman, Arafat Sunny, Mukidul 
Islam Mughdo, Shuvagota Hom Chowdhury, Salman Hossain, Zahiduzzaman Khan 
Sagar and Sadman Islam.