A New Challenge Ahead for Shakib

Shakib Al Hasan was once considered one of the world’s best all-rounders. This former captain of the Bangladesh team has been out of the national squad since October 2024. One of the greatest cricketers in the country’s history, he currently spends his time playing in various foreign franchise leagues.

Busy with one franchise cricket commitment after another, Shakib will now be seen in a unique format of cricket. This star all-rounder from Bangladesh is set to participate in a 90-ball tournament in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.

London Giants have pre-signed Shakib for the upcoming fourth edition of the Super Ninety. This was confirmed by an announcement made by the organizers on their social media. The team’s post described Shakib as a star addition, expressing their resolve to showcase their strength in the new season.

The Super Ninety is scheduled to begin on December 3 at Nairobi’s Gymkhana Stadium. This 10-day competition will run until December 12. A total of 18 matches will be played with the participation of six franchises. This edition marks the first time the competition will be held on Kenyan soil.

The biggest attraction of Shakib’s new destination is the tournament’s format. True to its name, each innings will feature 90 balls for batting. Instead of the conventional 20 overs of T20, matches will be limited to 15 overs. This means batsmen will need to score quickly, while bowlers will have to devise strategies to pressure the opposition in a short timeframe. As an all-rounder, this format could present a new challenge for Shakib.

The draft pool for this edition is being assembled with cricketers from 14 countries worldwide. Besides Bangladesh, players from India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada, and the USA will be included. Players from four Caribbean nations will also feature in this competition.

Shakib’s recent schedule has been quite extensive. He last played for Pokhara Avengers in the Nepal Premier League, scoring 26 runs with the bat and taking four wickets in three matches. Following that, his new destination became the United Tigers, a team in the Abu Dhabi T10 League, which started on November 7 and will run until November 20.

Overall, Shakib’s participation in the Super Ninety adds a new dimension to his cricket career. Balancing batting and bowling in this 90-ball format will be a significant challenge for the star all-rounder.

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