The ninth edition of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023 will start from January 5 at three different venues of the country. 46 games will be played in a seven-team competition.

More than 20 players have been signed by teams. Mohammad Rizwan, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Naseem Shah, and Shoaib Malik are just a few of the names team picked.

Pakistan's ODI series against New Zealand ends on January 13, so players will be able to take part in almost all of the tournament. After completing their international obligations, the players who will be a part of the national team will be able to participate in the league.

Meanwhile, Chattogram Challengers have signed an emerging batter from Karachi, Khawaja Nafay. The stylish right-handed batter has not even played domestic cricket for a second-XI side.

He was part of the Overseas Warriors in the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and has played televised Ramadan tournaments in Karachi.