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Rangpur Riders confirm squad ahead of upcoming GSL
The defending champions, Rangpur Riders have officially named their squad.
Kaieteur Sports – The defending champions, Rangpur Riders have officially named their squad for the highly anticipated 2025 ExxonMobil Guyana Global Super League (GSL), set to take place at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence from 10 to 18 July.
In 2024, the Rangpur Riders were without a point after their first three matches but found their form and eventually won their last three contests to emerge champions.
With a combination of dynamic batting, disciplined bowling, and strong leadership, the Riders proved to be deserving champions of an action-packed competition.
The Rangpur Riders, one of the leading franchises in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), bring a rich pedigree to the GSL. Having won the BPL championship in 2017, the Riders have consistently been a playoff contender over the last three seasons, showcasing their reputation for excellence and resilience.
The Riders are eager to defend their GSL title and have retained key players to help their cause. The defending champions will once again be led by inspirational captain Nurul Hasan. The tournament’s leading run scorer in the inaugural season, Soumya Sarkar is back as is Kamrul Islam Rabbi who spearheaded the bowling attack.
To aid the local stars, the Riders have included West Indian top-order batter Kyle Mayers, South Africa’s left-arm wrist spinner bowler Tabraiz Shamsi, Pakistani all-rounder Iftikhar Ahmed and Afghanistan’s top order batter Abrahim Zadran.
The squad reflects a good mixture of youth and experience with an eye on the conditions.
The Rangpur Riders squad is as follows:
Rangpur Riders
Nurul Hasan Sohan
Soumya Sarkar
Mohammed Naim Sheikh
Mahidul Islam Ankon
Kamrul Islam Rabbi
Mohammed Saif Hassan
Abu Haider Rony
Rakibul Hasan
Yasir Ali Chowdhury
Kyle Mayers
Tabraiz Shamsi
Ibrahim Zadran
Iftikhar Ahmed
Akif Javed
Harmeet Singh
Khawaja Nafay
- Bangladesh Premier League, ExxonMobil, GSL, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Providence, Rangpur Riders, Soumya Sarkar
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