Shakib's return to bolster Abahani
Ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is scheduled to return home today to boost Abahani in the ongoing Dhaka Premier League. Shakib returns home early from the Indian Premier League (IPL) as his side Kolkata Knight Riders were knocked out after a 22-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the eliminator at Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Wednesday.
The return of the all-rounder came as a relief to the Abahani tent, which is struggling to make a Super League berth standing at seventh position with eight points after completion of the eighth round.
Shakib is most likely to play Abahani's ninth-round match against Prime Doleshwar Sporting Club at BKSP tomorrow.
“I talked with him (Shakib Al Hasan) today (Thursday) and he confirmed his return tomorrow (Friday). He will be available for the rest of the league for Abahani. We are desperately looking for his services,” said BCB media committee chairman and Abahani official Jalal Yunus yesterday.
The Tamim Iqbal-led Abahani particularly struggled with their bowling department and Shakib joining will definitely help them in their efforts of averting the embarrassment of an early exit from the country's most prestigious 50-over tournament.
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