In the latest Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction, all major Bangladeshi cricket stars found teams, though Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah Riyad initially went unsold. Later, Rajshahi Warriors picked Mushfiqur at his base price, while Rangpur Riders signed Mahmudullah. Rajshahi head coach Hannan Sarkar revealed that although Mushfiqur was not part of their initial plan, the team was prepared to spend up to Tk 1 crore to secure him if necessary. Sarkar explained that when their initial recruitment strategy did not go as planned, they saw an opportunity to bring in a player of Mushfiqur’s caliber and adjusted their approach accordingly. He added that no other available player matched Mushfiqur’s experience and leadership, and he had reserved funds specifically for the wicketkeeper-batsman. Ultimately, Rajshahi managed to sign Mushfiqur for less than the amount they were willing to pay, which Sarkar described as a fortunate outcome for the franchise.