Shakib to play for London Giants in Super 90
Shakib Al Hasan is set for another new experience in franchise cricket. The former Bangladesh captain will play for London Giants in the fourth edition of Super 90, a 90-ball cricket tournament. London Giants have signed Shakib through a pre-signing.
The fourth edition of Super 90 is scheduled to be held in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, from 3 to 12 December. In this six-team competition, each innings will be played over 90 balls, or 15 overs.
In this format, which is shorter than the traditional T20, scoring quickly from the start and making an impact with the ball are both important. For Shakib, who is experienced in both batting and bowling, the format could therefore be a new challenge.
Shakib has experience of playing in franchise leagues around the world. Apart from Bangladesh, he has played in competitions in India, Pakistan, the West Indies, Sri Lanka and the United States.
By staying active in franchise cricket outside international cricket, the all-rounder is looking for opportunities to put his experience to use.
Earlier this month, Shakib joined United Tigers in the Abu Dhabi T10 league in the United Arab Emirates. Now, by playing for London Giants in Super 90, his franchise cricket schedule will get even busier.
