In the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction, several prominent national players experienced contrasting fortunes. Left-handed opener Naim Sheikh, listed in the ‘A’ category, was bought by Chattogram Royals for Tk 1.10 crore, while T20 captain Liton Das went to Rangpur Riders for Tk 70 lakh. However, veteran cricketers Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad, both placed in the ‘B’ category with a base price of Tk 35 lakh, went unsold in the initial round as no franchise showed interest. Following the outcome, Mushfiqur posted a calm message on Facebook expressing gratitude. Despite being unsold, he still has a chance to be picked later, as he will be re-listed in the ‘C’ category in the next phase of the auction. The unexpected result has sparked discussions about the evolving dynamics of player demand in the BPL and the shifting priorities of franchise teams.