The Sylhet Strikers is a professional cricket team that represents the city of Sylhet in Bangladesh's domestic T20 league, the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The franchise was established in 2012 and has been an active participant in every season since then.
In their debut season, the team finished fifth out of six teams but managed to reach the playoffs for two consecutive seasons from 2013-14. However, they failed to make it past the eliminator round on both occasions. In BPL 2016-17, they had their best performance yet as they reached all way up to finals where they lost against Dhaka Dynamites.
Over time, several notable players have represented this franchise such as Mushfiqur Rahim, Sabbir Rahman and Sohag Gazi among others. Despite not having won any championship title so far; with consistent performances over years and some new recruitments under its belt -the future looks promising for this young squad!
Key players in the current roster
Sylhet Strikers is a professional cricket team that represents Sylhet division in Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). The team has some of the most talented and experienced cricketers from both domestic and international circuits. In their current roster, they have top-notch batsmen, bowlers, and all-rounders who can turn any game on its head.
The key player for Sylhet Strikers is Mohammad Mithun. He is an explosive wicket-keeper-batsman who has been consistent with his performances over the years. Another crucial player for them is Mosaddek Hossain Saikat, an all-rounder who can contribute equally well with bat and ball.
In addition to these two players, there are other notable names like Taskin Ahmed - a fast bowler known for his pace variations; Sohag Gazi - a spin bowling all-rounder; Rubel Hossain - another pacer with excellent skills; Shuvagata Hom Chowdhury –a middle-order batsman cum off-spinner among others.
With such talent at their disposal, Sylhet Strikers will undoubtedly be one of the teams to watch out for in upcoming BPL seasons.
Achievements and Records
Sylhet Strikers have not yet won a major tournament, but they have had some notable achievements in their short history. In the 2015 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), they finished as runners-up after losing to Comilla Victorians in the final. They also reached the playoffs in both the 2016 and 2017 seasons.
In terms of individual records, Sylhet Strikers' Mohammad Shahid holds the record for most wickets taken by a Bangladeshi bowler in a single BPL season with 18 wickets during the 2015 campaign. Sabbir Rahman has scored over 1000 runs for Sylhet Strikers across multiple seasons, making him one of their top batsmen.
While they may not have any championship titles to boast about just yet, Sylhet Strikers are still considered to be a competitive team that can hold its own against other strong teams within Bangladesh's domestic cricket scene. With continued development and improvement from key players on their roster, it is possible that this team could become serious contenders for future championships down the line.