Shakib Al Hasan To lead the Bangla Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10 League. Hasan has signed with the Bangla Tigers as an icon player.

SHAKIB AL HASAN IS BANGLA TIGERS ICON PLAYER FOR ABU DHABI T10
Shakib Al Hasan To Lead Bangla Tigers in Abu Dhabi T10 League

Appointed the captain of the team for the fifth season of the T10 League:-

He has been named the captain of the team for the fifth season of the Abu Dhabi T10 League to be held in November this year. Tigers have also appointed former India fast bowler S Sreesanth as their mentor.

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While former Bangladesh all-rounder Aftab Ahmed has been made the head coach and Najmul Abedin Faheem as the assistant coach.

West Indies batsman Evin Lewis, New Zealand’s Colin Munro, Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir and Sri Lanka pacer Mathisha Pathirana are also set to join the franchise along with Shakib.

Shakib Al Hasan named icon player of Bangla Tigers
Shakib Al Hasan To Lead Bangla Tigers in Abu Dhabi T10 League

The Played five matches for Kerala Knights:-

Shakib, who was recently named Bangladesh captain for the Asia Cup and T20 World Cup, has previously featured in the tournament, playing five matches for Kerala Knights in the inaugural edition.

He has an impressive record in T20Is, scoring 5974 runs in 367 matches at a strike rate of 121.59 and taking 418 wickets at an economy of 6.78.

This will be his first coaching stint for Sreesanth after he announced his retirement from domestic cricket in March this year.

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Shakib Al Hasan To Lead Bangla Tigers in Abu Dhabi T10 League

Owner Mohammad Yasin Choudhary said:-

Mohammad Yasin Choudhary, owner of Bangla Tigers said. “It is true that Shakib plays for Bangla Tigers.” “He is a wonderful ambassador for Bangladesh cricket.

From day one we were keen to include him in the team. But due to the busy schedule of the national team, we could not secure him till this season. He is a dynamic, experienced person.

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Shakib Al Hasan To Lead Bangla Tigers in Abu Dhabi T10 League

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A dedicated, passionate, and motivated player as well as an inspirational captain who will undoubtedly lead the team from the front.”

The Faf du Plessis-led Tigers finished third last season. After winning six of their ten matches in the group stage.