Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed Shakib Al Hasan as their captain for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2023.
The decision to appoint Shakib as the captain was made after the team management was impressed with his exceptional performance in the previous seasons of the IPL.
Shakib, who is a renowned all-rounder from Bangladesh, has been a crucial player for KKR in the past, and his skills with both the bat and the ball have been instrumental in the team’s success.
The announcement of Shakib’s appointment as the captain has created quite a buzz in the cricketing world, with many fans and experts alike lauding the move.
Meanwhile, KKR have also been dealt a blow with the news that Shreyas Iyer, who was expected to play a key role in the team’s campaign, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury.
The team is now looking for a replacement for Iyer and a new vice-captain to support Shakib.
The announcement of Shakib’s appointment as the new captain comes at a time when he is in top form, having recently led the Fortune Barishal team to victory in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2023.
Shakib’s performance in the BPL was outstanding, with him making significant contributions with both the bat and the ball.
Shakib’s fans are now hoping that he can replicate his BPL form in the upcoming IPL season, and lead KKR to another successful campaign.
The team will be looking to improve on their performance from the previous season, where they finished in the 7th position in the points table.
It remains to be seen how Shakib will fare as the new captain of KKR, but one thing is for sure – he will have the full support of his fans and teammates as he takes on this new challenge.
