Shakib Al Hasan named Bangla Tigers’ Icon participant for Abu Dhabi T10
Abu Dhabi: Bangla Tigers have introduced that Shakib Al Hasan, the poster boy of the Bangladesh Nationwide Crew, will captain the group for the upcoming season of the Abu Dhabi T10 Cricket League scheduled in November 2022.
He might be joined by West Indian batsman Elvin Lewis, New Zealand’s Colin Munro, Pakistani bowling nice Mohammad Amir and Sri Lanka’s Matheesha Pathirana also called Child Malinga resulting from his comparable bowling motion.
Additionally becoming a member of the group this yr is former Indian cricketer S. Sreesanth as a mentor.
The group, which got here third in final yr’s event, have additionally appointed Aftab Ahmed as head coach, Richard Stonier as a coach, Nazmul Abedin Fahim as Assistant Coach and Mentor and retained Kunal Manek as Analyst.
In response to group officers, the inclusion of the primary ranked all-rounder and captain of the Bangladesh nationwide group is an thrilling improvement and is designed to strengthen and encourage the group.
Franchisee Proprietor Mohammad Yasin Chowdhury mentioned, “It’s befitting that Shakib performs for the Bangla Tigers. He’s a improbable Ambassador for Bangladesh cricket. From day one we’ve been eager to incorporate him within the squad however as a result of busy schedule of the nationwide group, we had been unable to safe him until this season. He’s a dynamic, skilled, devoted, passionate and motivated participant in addition to an inspirational captain, who will little question lead the squad from the entrance.”
“The main focus this yr is teamwork as a result of pure expertise may assist us win video games however teamwork and intelligence mixed wins championships. From the aware participant selections being made to the expertise of the teaching group, we really feel assured of being a robust contender for the trophy. To get high quality rising gamers, we’ve even organized a neighborhood expertise hunt marketing campaign to additional improve the group. With Shakib on the helm, the longer term is wanting vibrant,” he was quoted as saying in a launch.
“As a bowler, Shakib is correct, constant, and canny; and his aggression and wide selection of strokes are a few of his many batting attributes. Extra importantly, he has self-belief and glorious temperament, unflustered by the massive event and ready to lock horns sportingly in opposition to all groups.”
“His inclusion within the group this yr reinforces the importance of the Abu Dhabi T10 and its recognition with gamers of the best caliber. Extra worldwide gamers are becoming a member of this event, which solely provides to the thrill and supplies an amazing alternative for native gamers to look at and study. Because of him, the group has by no means been higher ready to raise the trophy,” concluded Chowdhury.
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