2024-09-11 14:00:39
Published: 08:09, 9 September 2024 Updated: 08:09, 9 September 2024
In 2010, Shakib played in the English county as the first cricketer of Bangladesh. Played 8 first-class matches for Ostershire. Three years later he played for Leicestershire in the NatWest T20 Blast.
One of the best all-rounders in the world is back in the county after a long break. Shakib will play in the twelfth round of county cricket starting from Monday. This time his address is the traditional team Surrey County Cricket Club. Surrey’s director of cricket Alec Stewart said, ‘When the opportunity came up… it was a very easy decision to sign Shakib Al Hasan. As per the schedule we already knew we would miss a number of players for England duty. Where we also had two spin all-rounders.
“Shakib brings a wealth of experience and outstanding skills with bat and ball and I look forward to seeing what he can do for Sur.” – He added.
Excited about joining Surrey, Shakib also said, ‘Surrey is one of the most prestigious clubs in the world and I am delighted to have the opportunity to represent the club. I am coming here to make my mark and help the team achieve their goals this season.’
This match is very important for Surrey. Surrey top the points table in the county (193 points). They are 24 points ahead of Somerset in second place. Three matches left. This match against Somerset at Taunton could decide their third consecutive title. That’s why Surrey is watching the match very seriously.
Along with Shakib, Tom Curran, Jos Blake, Ben Geddes and Yousef Majid have been called up in this squad.
The match will start at 3:30 pm Bangladesh time.
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