Shakib Al Hasan receives captaincy. In a difficult time, Shakib Al Hasan gets a small piece of good news. He has regained his leadership role. For the first time since the India World Cup, he is set to captain again.
However, it’s not for the national team. Captain Shakib will be seen leading the Los Angeles Waves. The legendary all-rounder will captain the team in the United States’ National Cricket League (NCL).
The Los Angeles authorities confirmed the news on social media on Friday. The franchise stated that under Shakib’s captaincy, Tim David, Tymal Mills, and others will play in the 2024 National Cricket League.
The NCL’s current edition kicked off on October 4. The tournament will run until October 14. Along with Shakib, Tamim Iqbal is also participating, playing for the Texas Gladiators.
This tournament, organized for the first time by the University of Texas in Dallas, will feature six teams in total. Besides Shakib and Tamim, many renowned international cricketers are also participating.