Publish: 22:16, 20 Jan, 2025

'Rangpur Riders' overwhelmed at the love of Rangpur’s people

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'Rangpur Riders' overwhelmed at the love of Rangpur’s people

People have been waiting at the Rangpur District Stadium since morning. As the afternoon passed, that waiting turned into a sea of ​​people. Thousands of people of Rangpur welcomed their favorite team Rangpur Riders.

Team captain Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, all-rounder Soumya Sarker, Sheikh Mahedi Hasan, Steven Taylor, Khushdil Shah, Saif Hasan arrived at the Rangpur Stadium by helicopter on Monday afternoon. Head coach Mickey Arthur, coach Mohammad Ashraful, team director Shanian Taneem and team management also arrived.

The team, which won the Global Super League (GSL) title, gave away jerseys to thousands of fans at the beginning. The people of Rangpur also warmly welcomed the Rangpur Riders cricketers. After entering the field, the Riders came on stage. All the cricketers and coaches thanked the audience one by one.

Rangpur captain Nurul Hasan Sohan said, “I am impressed by your love. Please pray that I can bring the BPL trophy. Thanks a lot to Bashundhara Group too.”

Team director Shanian Taneem said, “Bashundhara Group is changing the cricket in this country. Rangpur Riders will come to this ground to practice for BPL, play matches if there is a chance. We will come to Rangpur again with the trophy.”

Head coach Mickey Arthur said, “Assalamu Alaikum. Although I don't know much Bengali, I am surprised by your love.”

At this time, the BPL trophy was also kept for the audience to watch it out. The mascot of BPL 2025, 'Dana 36', was on the field. In addition, a special concert was held for the audience at the Rangpur District Stadium.

Rangpur Riders are at number one place in the points table after winning all the first eight matches in the current BPL.

 

Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque

 

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