Barisal Division is represented in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) as a team that has participated in the last 6 editions four times. Barisal Burners in the first two editions and Barisal Bulls in the next two editions. However, after 2016, no other Barisal team was seen in BPL. Cricket fans of this division have to be disappointed twice after reaching the final after playing in the play-offs twice in the previous 4 editions. But this time, the franchise owners of 'Fortune Barisal' are desperate to change their desperate destiny. For that purpose, the world's best all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been included in the team. The leadership of the team is also in his hands. And as the team leader, Shakib has also announced to give the title to the people of Barisal.
Barisal's team returned to the field in the last Bangabandhu T20 Cup organized by BCB in 2020. But with the upcoming event returning to the BPL, the Fortune Group, which runs the team in the Bangabandhu T20 Cup, got ownership. The name of the team is Fortune Barisal. Apart from Shakib, Khaled Mahmud Sujan is also the coach to change the fate of the team. This former captain. The BCB director and national team director is one of the best coaches in the country.
After all, he was in charge of Dhaka, the champion team of BPL. However, Shakib is one of the stars of this team. He has arranged the team with his own hands. Before the start of the tournament, he is putting Fortune Barisal ahead as the title contender. Foreigners Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Mujibur Rahman, Aljhari Joseph as Shakib's companions. Among the locals are Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mehedi Hasan Rana, Shafiqul Islam, Irfan Shukkur, Munim Shahriar, talented cricketers. So confidence is also great.
He said of the team, 'I am very happy with the team. I think we have a balanced team. All the teams are really good. We actually have to perform on the field.
Fortune Barisal wanted to organize some more activities in Barisal city including unveiling of their jerseys. This would have created more opportunities for local supporters to get closer. However, as the situation deteriorated again, it had to be canceled. The contracts of the team's cricketers, coaching staff and team management were finalized at Gulshan in the capital yesterday.
There, Shakib expressed his expectations about the team. Tiger all-rounder also said that he is thrilled to play for Barisal. "I am just excited," she said. I will play for Fortune Barisal this time. Opportunity to play for Barisal for the first time. We will try to give the title to the people of Barisal this time. Khaled Mahmud Sujan will be the head coach of the team. Besides, Shakib's Aresh Guru Nazmul Abedin Fahim is the mentor. This year's BPL is coming up on January 21.
Fortune Barisal will face Chittagong Challengers in the opening match.
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