Premier Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan believes a stint in the forthcoming Australian Big Bash Twenty20 League will be an useful experience for him keeping next year’s ICC World Cup in mind. Shakib said this while celebrating the occasion of Victory Day with the autistic children yesterday.
“Obviously, it will be a great experience for me ahead of the World Cup. The team are scheduled to travel two weeks before the event. If I can go there four weeks before the tournament, it will definitely help me and my team for the mega event. I am hoping it will be a good experience,” Shakib told the media yesterday.
Although the Big Bash will get underway this Thursday, Shakib is yet to confirm a team. The 27-year old, however, said he is confident of finalising a deal in the next two-three days.
“Actually, I am not willing to announce anything before confirming it. In Sha Allah, you will get to hear a good news within two or three days,” he said.
Meanwhile, the line-up of the six-team Super League phase of the Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League has already been confirmed. Shakib is of the opinion that good performances in the Super League will help the national cricketers to cement their places in the final 15-man Bangladesh squad for the World Cup.
“Super league has always been entertaining. The winner of the tournament is decided from this round. Each game is challenging for the cricketers. And, I think this is a good platform for the cricketers to perform well and cement a place in the world cup squad or to retain their form by performing,” he added.
