Barisal Bulls in 2016
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| 2016 Bangladesh Premier League season | |
|---|---|
| Coach | Dav Whatmore |
| Captain | Mushfiqur Rahim |
| Ground(s) | Abdur Rab Serniabad Stadium |
The Barisal Bulls were a franchise cricket team based in Barisal, Bangladesh, which played in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). They were one of the seven teams that competed in the 2016 Bangladesh Premier League. The team was captained by Mushfiqur Rahim. The 2016 season was the team's last season until it was re-established in 2021 with the name Fortune Barishal and with new owners.
The 2016 BPL draft was held on 30 September.[1] Prior to the draft, the seven clubs signed 38 foreign players to contracts and each existing franchise was able to retain two home-grown players from the 2015 season.[2] A total 301 players participated in the draft, including 133 local and 168 foreign players. 85 players were selected in the draft.[3]
