Shakib Al Hasan signs up for Legends of Rupganj in DPL
The season will begin on 3 March 2025, with the two-day player transfer window taking place on 22 and 23 February.
Shakib Al Hasan is set to play for Legends of Rupganj in the upcoming 2025 Dhaka Premier League (DPL).
The season will begin on 3 March 2025, with the two-day player transfer window taking place on 22 and 23 February.
Legends of Rupganj has been proactive in securing new players, with Shakib confirming his move by submitting a photo for registration.
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The team's squad also includes national team players like Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Jaker Ali Anik, and Tanzim Hasan, with U-19 World Cup winner Akbar Ali appointed as captain.
Since his election as a Member of Parliament from the Awami League in the 12th National Parliamentary Elections, Shakib has faced intense public backlash. He is currently involved in several legal cases, including one related to cheque fraud, for which an arrest warrant was issued on 19 January 2025.
Furthermore, some sections of cricket fans have been protesting, calling for him to be banned from playing in Bangladesh. As a result, Shakib has not participated in any domestic competitions, including the BPL, and has not been seen in Mirpur for Test cricket.As a result, he has been absent from domestic competitions, including the BPL, and has not played in Mirpur for Test cricket.
A WhatsApp conversation between Shakib and Legends of Rupganj, which circulated during the transfer period, revealed that the club had requested a passport-sized photo from Shakib, which he provided.
