The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bpl-2023-where-to-watch-bangladesh-premier-league-on-tv-online-and-live-streaming-details-for-india-6018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh Premier League</a> (BPL) is set to return with its ninth edition on January 6 to provide some fantastic T20 action to cricket fans. Since 2012, the league has been efficient in delivering some competitive games. This year, the tournament will be played for 40 days, and during that period, seven teams will compete with one another to win the title.&nbsp;

In the last edition, Comilla Victorians defeated Fortune Barishal to win the trophy for the third time. This year, the defending champions will look forward to playing some quality cricket again and clinching another trophy. However, other teams will also count on some of their players to leave an impact on the tournament.

Here are 5 players to watch out for in BPL 2023:

1. Mustafizur Rahman (Comilla Victorians)

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/top-5-bowling-spells-by-bangladesh-bowlers-against-india-7668/" title="Mutafizur Rahman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mustafizur Rahman</a> has been a premier bowler for Bangladesh since 2015. In BPL 2022, he made his debut for Comilla Victorians and helped them win their third title. Rahman. With 19 wickets at an economy of 6.62 in 11 matches, he was the highest wicket-taker last year.

This year too, Rahman will be expected to strengthen the bowling attack with Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Nabi. Riding on his experience and skills, Rahman will be given the charge to spearhead the bowling attack to defend the title.

Last year, in T20 World Cup 2022, Rahman was the most economical bowler for his team with three scalps in five games, at an amazing economy of 5.60. Talking about his overall T20I displays in 2022, he picked up 11 wickets at an economy of 7.64 in 17 matches.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-way-we-played-is-the-worry-dasun-shanaka-expresses-disappointment-after-loss-against-namibia/" title="Dasun Shanaka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a> is an experienced name in BPL as he has played a lot of cricket in the league for different franchises. This year, he will serve Comilla Victorians after finishing his national duty. The Sri Lanka skipper&nbsp; will join the league after the conclusion of the India series.

His role will be crucial for the team to have a successful campaign. As an all-rounder, his job will be to provide some fine contributions to his team with both bat and ball. His dismal outings in the T20 World Cup 2022 might concern the Tigers, as with only 78 runs and a wicket, he failed to contrbute much.

However,he will look to do well against the Men in Blue and regain his form &nbsp;in the current series. The all-rounder will be one of the key players for the Tigers along with Naseem Shah, Tamim Iqbal, and Wahab Riaz.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/taskin-ahmed-ruled-out-of-first-odi-against-india-owing-to-backpain/" title="Taskin Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taskin Ahmed</a> was the most successful bowler in Bangladesh’s 2022 T20 World Cup campaign, scalping eight wickets in five games at an economy of 7.27. In this year’s BPL, his franchise Dhaka Dominators will expect him to be at his best to help them clinch the title after seven years.

Taskin looked impactful for his national side in 2022, bagging 13 scalps in 13 games at an economy of 7.87. In the last year’s T20 World Cup, he registered his best bowling figures (4/25 against the Netherlands). The 27-year-old bowler has picked 36 wickets at an economy of 7.79 in 46 matches.&nbsp;

Going by his current T20I form, the Dominators will expect him to get hold over batters with his courageous bowling attitude. With Shoriful Islam, Chamika Karunaratne, Arafat Sunny, and Salman Irshad, his responsibility will be to lead the bowling unit with his experience.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-shadab-khan-iftikhar-ahmad-hand-pakistan-much-needed-victory-against-high-flying-south-africa/" title="Iftikhar Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iftikhar Ahmed</a> will make his first appearance in the Bangladesh Premier League this year, for Fortune Barishal. Along with Mahmudullah, Haider Ali, and Ibrahim Zadran, Iftikhar will be a prime batter for Barishal and his role will be to provide some stability to the batting order.

In the last T20 World Cup, he received praises for his important knock against arch-rivals India as he showcased his batting skills with a 51-run knock in 31 deliveries in a high-voltage game.

Iftikhar has been active in domestic cricket in Pakistan since 2010 and the 32-year-old has also played a lot of cricket in the Pakistan Super League. Banking on his experience and potential, the team might include him in the playing XI to see him doing wonders for the team.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/pak-vs-nz-2022-23-shaheen-afridi-haris-rauf-injury-update/" title="Haris Rauf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haris Rauf</a> looked exceptional for Pakistan last year with some swashbuckling bowling figures. In T20 World Cup 2022, he looked efficient with the ball, claiming eight scalps in seven games at an economy of 6.84. Playing against the Men in Blue in T20 World Cup, he bagged two wickets in the initial overs.

In October 2022, Rangpur Riders hired him after witnessing his bowling ability and T20I displays. In the franchise’s campaign this year, Rauf is likely to be a vital cog due to his vast experience in international cricket and other leagues. Along with Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Nawaz, and Rakibul Hasan, he will solidfy the bowling line-up of the Riders.

The 29-year-old has been playing in the Big Bash league too since 2019. Representing the Melbourne Stars in 18 matches, he has racked up 30 wickets at an impressive economy of 7.71. Considering the bowling numbers of Rauf, the franchise will want him to dominate batters in the competition.&nbsp;

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The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bpl-2023-where-to-watch-bangladesh-premier-league-on-tv-online-and-live-streaming-details-for-india-6018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh Premier League</a> (BPL) is set to return with its ninth edition on January 6 to provide some fantastic T20 action to cricket fans. Since 2012, the league has been efficient in delivering some competitive games. This year, the tournament will be played for 40 days, and during that period, seven teams will compete with one another to win the title.&nbsp;
In the last edition, Comilla Victorians defeated Fortune Barishal to win the trophy for the third time. This year, the defending champions will look forward to playing some quality cricket again and clinching another trophy. However, other teams will also count on some of their players to leave an impact on the tournament.
<h3>Here are 5 players to watch out for in BPL 2023:</h3>
<h3>1. Mustafizur Rahman (Comilla Victorians)</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667299028280_Mustafizur-Rahman.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/top-5-bowling-spells-by-bangladesh-bowlers-against-india-7668/" title="Mutafizur Rahman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mustafizur Rahman</a> has been a premier bowler for Bangladesh since 2015. In BPL 2022, he made his debut for Comilla Victorians and helped them win their third title. Rahman. With 19 wickets at an economy of 6.62 in 11 matches, he was the highest wicket-taker last year.
This year too, Rahman will be expected to strengthen the bowling attack with Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Nabi. Riding on his experience and skills, Rahman will be given the charge to spearhead the bowling attack to defend the title.
Last year, in T20 World Cup 2022, Rahman was the most economical bowler for his team with three scalps in five games, at an amazing economy of 5.60. Talking about his overall T20I displays in 2022, he picked up 11 wickets at an economy of 7.64 in 17 matches.

<h3>2. Dasun Shanaka (Khulna Tigers)</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662054818905_Dasun-Shanaka.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-way-we-played-is-the-worry-dasun-shanaka-expresses-disappointment-after-loss-against-namibia/" title="Dasun Shanaka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a> is an experienced name in BPL as he has played a lot of cricket in the league for different franchises. This year, he will serve Comilla Victorians after finishing his national duty. The Sri Lanka skipper&nbsp; will join the league after the conclusion of the India series.
His role will be crucial for the team to have a successful campaign. As an all-rounder, his job will be to provide some fine contributions to his team with both bat and ball. His dismal outings in the T20 World Cup 2022 might concern the Tigers, as with only 78 runs and a wicket, he failed to contrbute much.
However,he will look to do well against the Men in Blue and regain his form &nbsp;in the current series. The all-rounder will be one of the key players for the Tigers along with Naseem Shah, Tamim Iqbal, and Wahab Riaz.

<h3>3. Taskin Ahmed (Dhaka Dominators)</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1668089555778_Taskin-Ahmed-2.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/taskin-ahmed-ruled-out-of-first-odi-against-india-owing-to-backpain/" title="Taskin Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taskin Ahmed</a> was the most successful bowler in Bangladesh’s 2022 T20 World Cup campaign, scalping eight wickets in five games at an economy of 7.27. In this year’s BPL, his franchise Dhaka Dominators will expect him to be at his best to help them clinch the title after seven years.
Taskin looked impactful for his national side in 2022, bagging 13 scalps in 13 games at an economy of 7.87. In the last year’s T20 World Cup, he registered his best bowling figures (4/25 against the Netherlands). The 27-year-old bowler has picked 36 wickets at an economy of 7.79 in 46 matches.&nbsp;
Going by his current T20I form, the Dominators will expect him to get hold over batters with his courageous bowling attitude. With Shoriful Islam, Chamika Karunaratne, Arafat Sunny, and Salman Irshad, his responsibility will be to lead the bowling unit with his experience.

<h3>2. Iftikhar Ahmed (Fortune Barishal)</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2020/11/Iftikhar-Ahmed.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-shadab-khan-iftikhar-ahmad-hand-pakistan-much-needed-victory-against-high-flying-south-africa/" title="Iftikhar Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iftikhar Ahmed</a> will make his first appearance in the Bangladesh Premier League this year, for Fortune Barishal. Along with Mahmudullah, Haider Ali, and Ibrahim Zadran, Iftikhar will be a prime batter for Barishal and his role will be to provide some stability to the batting order.
In the last T20 World Cup, he received praises for his important knock against arch-rivals India as he showcased his batting skills with a 51-run knock in 31 deliveries in a high-voltage game.
Iftikhar has been active in domestic cricket in Pakistan since 2010 and the 32-year-old has also played a lot of cricket in the Pakistan Super League. Banking on his experience and potential, the team might include him in the playing XI to see him doing wonders for the team.&nbsp;
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<h3>1. Haris Rauf (Rangpur Riders)</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664390095476_Haris-Rauf.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/pak-vs-nz-2022-23-shaheen-afridi-haris-rauf-injury-update/" title="Haris Rauf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haris Rauf</a> looked exceptional for Pakistan last year with some swashbuckling bowling figures. In T20 World Cup 2022, he looked efficient with the ball, claiming eight scalps in seven games at an economy of 6.84. Playing against the Men in Blue in T20 World Cup, he bagged two wickets in the initial overs.
In October 2022, Rangpur Riders hired him after witnessing his bowling ability and T20I displays. In the franchise’s campaign this year, Rauf is likely to be a vital cog due to his vast experience in international cricket and other leagues. Along with Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Nawaz, and Rakibul Hasan, he will solidfy the bowling line-up of the Riders.
The 29-year-old has been playing in the Big Bash league too since 2019. Representing the Melbourne Stars in 18 matches, he has racked up 30 wickets at an impressive economy of 7.71. Considering the bowling numbers of Rauf, the franchise will want him to dominate batters in the competition.&nbsp;

The <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/bpl-2023-where-to-watch-bangladesh-premier-league-on-tv-online-and-live-streaming-details-for-india-6018/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bangladesh Premier League</a> (BPL) is set to return with its ninth edition on January 6 to provide some fantastic T20 action to cricket fans. Since 2012, the league has been efficient in delivering some competitive games. This year, the tournament will be played for 40 days, and during that period, seven teams will compete with one another to win the title.&nbsp;
In the last edition, Comilla Victorians defeated Fortune Barishal to win the trophy for the third time. This year, the defending champions will look forward to playing some quality cricket again and clinching another trophy. However, other teams will also count on some of their players to leave an impact on the tournament.
<h3>Here are 5 players to watch out for in BPL 2023:</h3>
<h3>1. Mustafizur Rahman (Comilla Victorians)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1667299028280_Mustafizur-Rahman.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-analysis/top-5-bowling-spells-by-bangladesh-bowlers-against-india-7668/" title="Mutafizur Rahman" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mustafizur Rahman</a> has been a premier bowler for Bangladesh since 2015. In BPL 2022, he made his debut for Comilla Victorians and helped them win their third title. Rahman. With 19 wickets at an economy of 6.62 in 11 matches, he was the highest wicket-taker last year.
This year too, Rahman will be expected to strengthen the bowling attack with Abrar Ahmed, Hasan Ali, and Mohammad Nabi. Riding on his experience and skills, Rahman will be given the charge to spearhead the bowling attack to defend the title.
Last year, in T20 World Cup 2022, Rahman was the most economical bowler for his team with three scalps in five games, at an amazing economy of 5.60. Talking about his overall T20I displays in 2022, he picked up 11 wickets at an economy of 7.64 in 17 matches.

<h3>2. Dasun Shanaka (Khulna Tigers)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1662054818905_Dasun-Shanaka.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/the-way-we-played-is-the-worry-dasun-shanaka-expresses-disappointment-after-loss-against-namibia/" title="Dasun Shanaka" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasun Shanaka</a> is an experienced name in BPL as he has played a lot of cricket in the league for different franchises. This year, he will serve Comilla Victorians after finishing his national duty. The Sri Lanka skipper&nbsp; will join the league after the conclusion of the India series.
His role will be crucial for the team to have a successful campaign. As an all-rounder, his job will be to provide some fine contributions to his team with both bat and ball. His dismal outings in the T20 World Cup 2022 might concern the Tigers, as with only 78 runs and a wicket, he failed to contrbute much.
However,he will look to do well against the Men in Blue and regain his form &nbsp;in the current series. The all-rounder will be one of the key players for the Tigers along with Naseem Shah, Tamim Iqbal, and Wahab Riaz.

<h3>3. Taskin Ahmed (Dhaka Dominators)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1668089555778_Taskin-Ahmed-2.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/taskin-ahmed-ruled-out-of-first-odi-against-india-owing-to-backpain/" title="Taskin Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taskin Ahmed</a> was the most successful bowler in Bangladesh’s 2022 T20 World Cup campaign, scalping eight wickets in five games at an economy of 7.27. In this year’s BPL, his franchise Dhaka Dominators will expect him to be at his best to help them clinch the title after seven years.
Taskin looked impactful for his national side in 2022, bagging 13 scalps in 13 games at an economy of 7.87. In the last year’s T20 World Cup, he registered his best bowling figures (4/25 against the Netherlands). The 27-year-old bowler has picked 36 wickets at an economy of 7.79 in 46 matches.&nbsp;
Going by his current T20I form, the Dominators will expect him to get hold over batters with his courageous bowling attitude. With Shoriful Islam, Chamika Karunaratne, Arafat Sunny, and Salman Irshad, his responsibility will be to lead the bowling unit with his experience.

<h3>2. Iftikhar Ahmed (Fortune Barishal)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/2020/11/Iftikhar-Ahmed.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-shadab-khan-iftikhar-ahmad-hand-pakistan-much-needed-victory-against-high-flying-south-africa/" title="Iftikhar Ahmed" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Iftikhar Ahmed</a> will make his first appearance in the Bangladesh Premier League this year, for Fortune Barishal. Along with Mahmudullah, Haider Ali, and Ibrahim Zadran, Iftikhar will be a prime batter for Barishal and his role will be to provide some stability to the batting order.
In the last T20 World Cup, he received praises for his important knock against arch-rivals India as he showcased his batting skills with a 51-run knock in 31 deliveries in a high-voltage game.
Iftikhar has been active in domestic cricket in Pakistan since 2010 and the 32-year-old has also played a lot of cricket in the Pakistan Super League. Banking on his experience and potential, the team might include him in the playing XI to see him doing wonders for the team.&nbsp;
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<h3>1. Haris Rauf (Rangpur Riders)</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664390095476_Haris-Rauf.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/pak-vs-nz-2022-23-shaheen-afridi-haris-rauf-injury-update/" title="Haris Rauf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Haris Rauf</a> looked exceptional for Pakistan last year with some swashbuckling bowling figures. In T20 World Cup 2022, he looked efficient with the ball, claiming eight scalps in seven games at an economy of 6.84. Playing against the Men in Blue in T20 World Cup, he bagged two wickets in the initial overs.
In October 2022, Rangpur Riders hired him after witnessing his bowling ability and T20I displays. In the franchise’s campaign this year, Rauf is likely to be a vital cog due to his vast experience in international cricket and other leagues. Along with Sikandar Raza, Mohammad Nawaz, and Rakibul Hasan, he will solidfy the bowling line-up of the Riders.
The 29-year-old has been playing in the Big Bash league too since 2019. Representing the Melbourne Stars in 18 matches, he has racked up 30 wickets at an impressive economy of 7.71. Considering the bowling numbers of Rauf, the franchise will want him to dominate batters in the competition.&nbsp;
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The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) is set to return with its ninth edition on January 6 to provide some fantastic T20 action to cricket fans.