Why did Piyush Chawla go unsold at the BPL auction?

Piyush Chawla, despite being the first Indian to register for the BPL auction, went unsold along with several other international players.

Who was the highest paid player at the BPL auction?

Mohammad Naim was the highest earner, signed by Chittagong Royals for BDT 1 crore.

Which other notable players were unsold at the BPL auction?

Shoaib Malik, Ravi Bopara, Samit Patel, Salman Agha, and Charith Asalanka were among the prominent players who went unsold.

Home / Sports / Ex-India Star Chawla Goes Unsold in Bangladesh Premier League

Ex-India Star Chawla Goes Unsold in Bangladesh Premier League

3 Dec

•

Summary

Piyush Chawla registered for the Bangladesh Premier League auction.
He went unsold in the auction, as did other former international players.
Mohammad Naim fetched the highest bid, securing BDT 1 crore.

Ex-India Star Chawla Goes Unsold in Bangladesh Premier League

Piyush Chawla, a former India leg-spinner and a World Cup 2011 winner, made headlines by registering for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction. This marked a significant step as he became the first Indian cricketer to enter the BPL player pool. Despite his notable career, the 36-year-old went unsold during the recent auction.

Several other former international stars also experienced the same fate. Ex-Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik and former England all-rounders Ravi Bopara and Samit Patel found themselves on the unsold list. Even current international players like Pakistan's Salman Agha and Sri Lanka's Charith Asalanka, along with West Indian cricketers Johnson Charles and Keemo Paul, were not picked.

In contrast, opening batter Mohammad Naim was the star of the auction, securing the highest bid of BDT 1 crore from Chittagong Royals. Other prominent batters like Towhid Hridoy and Litton Das also attracted substantial bids, heading to Rangpur Riders. Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka was the most expensive overseas player, signed by Dhaka Capitals for USD 55,000.