Shakib Al Hasan named iconic player for Abu Dhabi T10 Bengals

Shakib Al Hasan named iconic player for Abu Dhabi T10 Bengals

Abu Dhabi: The Bengal Tigers have announced that Shakib Al Hasan, the iconic boy of the Bangladesh national team, will be captain for the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League season scheduled for November 2022.

West Indian batsmen Erwin Lewis, New Zealand’s Colin Munro, Pakistan’s bowling superstar Mohammad Amir and Sri Lanka’s Matisha Patilana will also join him for his bowling Similar in action, he is also known as Baby Maringa.

Also joining the team this year is former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth as a mentor.

The team, which finished third in last year’s tournament, also appointed Aftab Ahmed as head coach, Richard Stonier as coach, Nazmul Abedin Fahim as assistant coach and mentor, and retained Kunal Manek as analyst.

According to team officials, adding the No. 1 all-rounder and captain of the Bangladesh national team is an exciting development to strengthen and motivate the team.

Franchise owner Mohammad Yasin Chowdhury said: “Shakib is a perfect fit for the Bangla Tigers. He is a great ambassador for Bangladesh cricket. We were keen to include him in the squad from day one but due to the busy schedule of the national team , we won’t get him until this season. He is a dynamic, experienced, dedicated, passionate and motivated player and an inspirational captain who will undoubtedly lead the team from the front.”

“This year’s focus is on teamwork as sheer talent may help us win games, but teamwork and intelligence combine to win titles. From conscious player selection to coaching team experience, we are confident we will be trophy contenders To acquire quality emerging players, we even organised a local talent hunt to further strengthen the team. With Shakib at the helm, the future looks bright,” he was quoted as saying in a press release.

“As a bowler, Shakib is accurate, consistent and shrewd; his aggression and wide batting range are some of his many batting attributes. More importantly, he has confidence and a good temperament, with no sense of the big game. Panic and ready to go up against all the teams.”

“His addition to the team this year reinforces the importance of Abu Dhabi T10 and its popularity among players at the highest level. The increasing number of international players joining the event not only adds to the excitement, but also creates a strong sense for the local community. The player provides a great opportunity to watch and learn. Thanks to him, the team has never been more ready to lift the trophy,” concluded Chowdhury.

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