Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib al Hasan is all set to play the Lankan Premier League, a Sri Lanka-based franchise T20 tournament, for the first time in his career as he was signed up by Galle Gladiators, reports BSS.
The franchise signed Shakib in on a direct contract, according to the report by the Sri Lankan media.
Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka and Bhanuka Rajapaksa will be Shakib's teammates in the Gladiators.
Alongside Shakib, Liton Das and Afif Hossain are the two other players from Bangladesh who have been included in the players' draft for the tournament.
A total of five teams will participate in this season of LPL with the auction set for June 11.
Sri Lanka's star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been signed by Kandy Falcons while South African batter David Miller will play for Jaffna Kings.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam will play for Colombo Strikers, according to reports.