Shakib Al Hasan Joins Los Angeles Knight Riders for Major League Cricket

Shakib Al Hasan, the renowned Bangladeshi all-rounder, has joined the Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) for the upcoming season of Major League Cricket (MLC). This marks a significant move for both Shakib and the LAKR franchise, which is owned by the Knight Riders Group, the same group that owns the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Shakib has a long-standing association with the Knight Riders family, having played for KKR in multiple seasons, including their championship-winning campaigns in 2012 and 2014. His addition to the LAKR squad is expected to bolster their lineup and enhance their chances of success in the upcoming MLC season.

The LAKR franchise, which finished last in the inaugural season of the MLC in 2023, has retained several key players from that squad, including Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Jason Roy, and Spencer Johnson. They have also drafted in local players Derone Davis, Matthew Tromp, Cirne Dry, and Adithya Ganesh to strengthen their roster.

The MLC player draft was held on March 21, 2023, and an additional draft will be held on June 16 for the six teams to complete their squads. The second edition of the tournament will commence on July 5 with a fixture between MI New York and Seattle Orcas, the winners and runners-up of the inaugural edition, respectively. The final is scheduled for July 29.

Shakib's signing by LAKR is a testament to his exceptional talent and global recognition. His all-round abilities, including his aggressive batting and skillful bowling, make him a valuable asset to any team. The LAKR franchise will be hoping that Shakib can replicate his success with KKR and help them achieve their goals in the upcoming MLC season.

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