Shakib Al Hasan is set to play the T10 tournament for the first time in his career after Abu Dhabi T10 League team Bangla Tigers named him the icon of their team, reports BSS.
Bangla Tigers announced this on their official verified Facebook page after finalizing deal with Shakib.
"The wait is over, the biggest icon of Bangladesh cricket is now the icon of Bangla Tigers. We are thrilled to announce Shakib Al Hasan as icon player for the sixth edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League," it wrote.
"I am happy to represent Bengal Tigers as an icon player in the next season of T10 League. Playing for a franchise that represents Bangladesh in the world is always a great feeling. Looking forward to new experiences," Shakib also expressed his excitement on his Facebook page.
Abu Dhabi T10 tournament will be held from November 23 to December 4. This is the first time Shakib Al Hasan is going to play in the league.
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