Bangladesh’s experienced all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will play for the Pokhara Avengers in the third edition of the Nepal Premier League (NPL).He arrived in Nepal on Sunday.
Pokhara Avengers welcomed Shakib Al Hasan with a grand and royal reception.
With the arrival of 39-year-old Shakib, the NPL has added the attraction of famous international cricketers.
Pokhara Avengers has signed him as a foreign player in the team. He is said to play for the team throughout the competition. The third edition of the NPL is starting from Monday.
Shakib is one of the successful all-rounders of modern cricket. A left-handed batter and left-arm spin bowler, he has contributed for a long time for Bangladesh in Test, One Day, and T-20 international cricket.
Having gathered experience in international T-20 and various franchise competitions, Shakib has also played in the world’s famous cricket competitions.
He has played for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
He also has experience in the Pakistan Super League and other franchise competitions. Shakib performed excellently in the 2019 One Day World Cup held in England and Wales.
He scored 606 runs in 8 matches and took 11 wickets in that competition. He became the first player to score more than 600 runs and take at least 10 wickets in a single One Day World Cup.