New for Season 3Bangladesh Champions — WCL 2026 Squad, Players & Season 3 Fixtures
The seventh team, and the only new entrant for Season 3. Bangladesh Champions were confirmed for WCL 2026 ahead of the 3–18 October window, with Mahmudullah Riyad and former national captain Mohammad Ashraful the first names agreed.
LaunchBangladesh Champions join the World Championship of Legends
SquadConfirmed Bangladesh Champions players
Mahmudullah Riyad and Mohammad Ashraful were the first names announced. An expanded squad was reported on 9 September; see the full list below.
- Mahmudullah RiyadMiddle-order batter and off-spinning all-rounder. Bangladesh’s most capped T20I player of his generation and a former national captain across formats.
- Mohammad AshrafulFormer Bangladesh captain and the youngest man to score a Test century, aged 17. A marquee name for the franchise’s debut season.
Squad announcement still pending
A 9 September 2026 report from Dhaka Post lists Mahmudullah Riyad (reported captain), Mohammad Ashraful, Imrul Kayes, Abu Hider Rony, Nasir Hossain, Rony Talukdar, Elias Sunny, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Rubel Hossain, Ziaur Rahman and Enamul Haque Jr. This reported squad is separate from the match-day playing XI, which has not been announced.
Behind the teamBangladesh Champions ownership and key personnel
The people who run the franchise off the field.
AnalysisBangladesh Champions strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- A genuine marquee all-rounder. Mahmudullah Riyad offers middle-order runs and an off-spin option, adding flexibility to the team balance.
- An untapped audience. Bangladesh brings one of cricket’s largest and most engaged followings into the competition for the first time.
- No form to defend. As a debutant the side carries no net run rate deficit and no knockout scar tissue.
Weaknesses
- Selection still to be confirmed. An expanded squad has been reported, but the match-day XI and batting order are not yet available.
- No WCL experience. Every rival has two seasons of conditions, format and opposition knowledge; Bangladesh have none.
- Finding the right balance. Bangladesh need a bowling combination suited to the playing conditions; roles and match regulations should be checked against confirmed tournament information.
FixturesBangladesh Champions WCL 2026 fixtures
All five league fixtures are listed below, with live scores and results. Choose your timezone to see the start times that work for you.
5 matches · 1 cancelled
Times shown in UAE · UTC+4Saturday03 Oct2026
Cancelled. Pakistan Champions withdrew from WCL 2026 after the Pakistan Cricket Board declined No Objection Certificates for their players.
Monday05 Oct2026
164/9 (20) — 166/3 (16.1)
England Champions won by 7 wkts
Wednesday07 Oct2026
203/6 (20) — 166/6 (20)
Australia Champions won by 37 runs
Friday09 Oct2026
218/4 (20) — 221/5 (19.1)
West Indies Champions won by 5 wkts
Sunday11 Oct2026
138/8 (20) — 141/9 (20)
Bangladesh Champions won by 3 runs
Wednesday14 Oct2026
122 (18.5) — 210/3 (20)
South Africa Champions won by 88 runs
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AnswersBangladesh Champions — frequently asked questions
Which players are confirmed for Bangladesh Champions?
A 9 September 2026 report from Dhaka Post lists Mahmudullah Riyad (reported captain), Mohammad Ashraful, Imrul Kayes, Abu Hider Rony, Nasir Hossain, Rony Talukdar, Elias Sunny, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Rubel Hossain, Ziaur Rahman and Enamul Haque Jr. This reported squad is separate from the match-day playing XI, which has not been announced.
Why are Bangladesh Champions in WCL 2026?
WCL expanded from six teams to seven for Season 3, adding Bangladesh Champions as the new franchise ahead of the 3–18 October 2026 tournament.
When does Bangladesh Champions play in WCL 2026?
Bangladesh Champions play five league matches, all at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on 5, 7, 9, 11 and 14 October 2026. Live scores, results and start times in your timezone are in the fixture list above, and the full WCL 2026 schedule runs to the final on 18 October.
Where is WCL 2026 being played?
Every WCL 2026 match is played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates, including both semi-finals and the final. Dubai International Cricket Stadium was due to host six league games on 9–11 October, but the Dubai leg was dropped when the fixture list was reissued on 6 October.
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