Dhaka, June 30 -- Defending champions Fortune Barishal have already started laying the groundwork for the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), confirming that six foreign players have been signed for the tournament.

Last season, the team featured several prominent overseas cricketers, including Pakistan's pace ace Shaheen Shah Afridi, who played only a handful of matches. Alongside him were the likes of Dawid Malan, Mohammad Nabi, Kyle Mayers, and Faheem Ashraf. The squad also included James Fuller and Imran Junior.

Barishal team owner Mizanur Rahman confirmed the early signings but remained tight-lipped about the names. "We have signed six foreign players for Fortune Barishal. However, I won't reveal their names at ...