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]
Player Transfers
Prior to the 2016 draft, a number of high-profile players moved teams. These included transfers between competing teams and due to the suspension of the
Chris Gayle from the Barisal Bulls to the
Chittagong Vikings.[4]