Shakib to play for KKR again in IPL
Kolkata Knight Riders did a bit of a surprise in the last half of the IPL. They bought Shakib Al-Hasan for 1.5 million rupees. Shakib returned to KKR for the fourth time with this. Came to the group, again auctioned off.
In the last one year, Shakib has not performed in any way for the country, which would have given him a chance in the IPL. However, KKR’s main reason for hiring him is his experience playing in franchise leagues around the world and providing an option in the middle order.
KKR posted a picture of Shakib holding the IPL trophy soon after his inclusion in the team. It was taken in 2014. That was the last trophy to come to KKR’s cabinet.
Shakib to play for KKR again in IPL 2023
Shakib played a significant role in that competition. His ability to score quick runs in the middle order and to give less runs in the middle overs – these two things go in his favor.
Later, Shakib became more mature. He became the captain of Bangladesh. Leading the team skillfully. Shakibi is the leader in the test series Bangladesh is playing against India now. Bangladesh has relied on him again and again in times of danger.
Shakib never disappoints. Bangladesh may not have been able to shine on the world stage in that way. But Shakib has grabbed attention separately. That is why his name still shines on the list of ICC T20 all-rounders.
In 2022, Shakib played a total of 15 matches for the country in T20. Scored 349. Fifty are three. Got three wickets. Statistically not interesting at all. But what separates Shakib from the rest is his experience.
If not playing for the country, Shakib travels around the world and plays in various franchise leagues. A few days ago, he played for Bengal Tigers in Abu Dhabi T20 League. Before that he played in the Caribbean Premier League. No one dares to put Shakib in every competition.
He is at the peak of popularity. But he had to sit in many matches during his stay in KKR. Had to stay in the dugout to keep the team’s combination right. Because he is a foreigner.
Andre Russell, Sunil Narine have always been important. Shakib should sit out of the team this time as well, if not too bad. If he gets a chance in a match, he should shine there.
KKR did not get the help of all-rounders in the last season. Russell could not burn. This time his David Wiza has been taken. Shakib is with him. If Russell’s rhythm is not seen, Bangladesh’s all-rounder can tear Shi in the first eleven.
KKR team management committee also took him thinking that. Although played in Kolkata in the past, only the Eden Gardens, the spectators and the team owners have changed everything. Kolkata also has a spiritual relationship with Shakib. For now, getting a chance in the first eleven is the main goal for him.