Shakib Al Hasan, the face of the Bangladesh National Team, has been named the captain of the Bangla Tigers for the forthcoming season of the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League, which begins in November 2022.
Elvin Lewis of the West Indies, Colin Munro of New Zealand, Mohammad Amir of Pakistan, and Matheesha Pathirana of Sri Lanka, also referred to as Baby Malinga because of his identical bowling motion, would all be joining him.
Former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth is also joining the team this year as a consultant.
Aftab Ahmed has been named head coach, Richard Stonier has been named a trainer, Nazmul Abedin Fahim has been named an assistant coach and mentor, and Kunal Manek has been retained as an analyst for the team that finished third in the competition last year.
The participation of the top-ranked all-rounder and captain of the Bangladesh national team is a thrilling development, according to team officials, and is intended to bolster and motivate the group.
Mohammad Yasin Chowdhury, a franchisee owner, said: "Shakib's affiliation with the Bangla Tigers is appropriate. He is an excellent representative for Bangladesh cricket. We had been eager to have him on the team since day one, but owing to the national team's hectic schedule, we weren't able to secure him until this current campaign. In addition to being an inspirational captain, he is a dynamic, experienced, committed, passionate, and determined player who will undoubtedly lead the team from the front."
"This year, the emphasis is on teamwork because, while individual brilliance may help us win games, teamwork and intellect working together win championships. We are convinced that we will be a serious contender for the trophy thanks to the deliberate player decisions being made and the coaching staff's expertise. To further improve the team, we even established a local talent search effort to find quality young players. With Shakib in charge, the future is promising "He said, according to a press release.
"Shakib has a broad variety of strokes and is an aggressive batsman in addition to being a reliable, steady, and accurate bowler. More importantly, he exudes self-confidence and a superb disposition, remaining cool under pressure and ready to square up against any side in good sportsmanship."
"His selection for the team this year highlights the importance of the Abu Dhabi T10 and its appeal to top-tier athletes. This competition is drawing more foreign players, which heightens the excitement and offers local players a fantastic opportunity to watch and learn. He made the team more prepared than ever before to win the trophy "Chowdhury concluded.