Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has joined the ranks of Chittagong Kings for the upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). In 2023, Shakib had signed a two-year take care of Rangpur Riders, however each events parted methods after a mutual understanding with Kings.
The understanding between either side helped Chittagong Kings signal Shakib Al Hasan as a direct signing. Other than Kings, Fortune Barishal opted to go together with Rishad Hossain, however it’s price noting that Hossain was signed by Barishal after 40 different gamers have been signed by franchises.
Hossain’s signing got here fairly late attributable to his potential unavailability, with Hobart Hurricane selecting him for the Large Bash League. Barishal additionally signed present Bangladesh skipper and left-handed batter Najmul Hossain Shanto on the draft.
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With the conclusion of the BPL draft, the BCB’s (Bangladesh Cricket Board) president Faruque Ahmed got here ahead and talked about how relieved he was that the draft befell.
“We have been all in a whole lot of uncertainty. I wasn’t even certain what number of groups would take part. It took a whole lot of arduous work. My BPL crew additionally labored on it. Now, we have held the draft. With two and a half months left till the primary match, I am assured the groups will be capable of additional strengthen their squads,” Faruque was quoted as saying by Cricbuzz.
“Most groups nonetheless have some spots to fill. Thus far, we have carried out the draft as deliberate, although it was delayed as soon as. On condition that, I would not say it has been too unhealthy. There are seven groups. We are attempting many new issues. It will not be 100% excellent however will probably be higher than earlier than,” he added.
We’ll attempt to make T20 cricket extra pleasing: Ahmed
It’s price noting that the BPL franchises can proceed to signal the gamers instantly till the match is scheduled to begin on December 27. Forward of the competitors, Faruque Ahmed additionally talked about how the BCB will look to choose with batter-friendly surfaces within the match.
“This time, our utmost effort will probably be to make sure good batting wickets the place bowlers will probably be revered in the event that they bowl effectively. I imagine the wickets weren’t too unhealthy within the final match both. Runs have been low within the daytime matches. This time, we are going to attempt to make T20 cricket extra pleasing,” he stated.
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