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Delhi Capitals Franchise Signs Bangladesh Legend For Global Super League 2025

Darpan Jain

He has replaced the South African Keshav Maharaj in the squad.

Bangladesh legend Shakib Al Hasan will play for Dubai Capitals (DC) in the upcoming Global Super League, starting later this week. He has replaced the South African Keshav Maharaj, who was ruled out due to an injury he sustained during the first Test between Zimbabwe and South Africa.

Result – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
East Molesey ESM

137/6

Spencer SPE

147/5

Spencer beat East Molesey by 10 runs

Live – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
Twickenham TWI

Spencer SPE

30/2

Match delayed due to rain

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
30 Jul 2025, 06:30 PM IST
East Molesey ESM

Weybridge WEY

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
30 Jul 2025, 08:45 PM IST
Weybridge WEY

Twickenham TWI

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
30 Jul 2025, 10:45 PM IST
East Molesey ESM

Twickenham TWI

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 02:30 PM IST
Banstead BAN

Twickenham TWI

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 04:30 PM IST
Weybridge WEY

Twickenham TWI

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 06:30 PM IST
Banstead BAN

Spencer SPE

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 08:45 PM IST
Spencer SPE

Weybridge WEY

Upcoming – t10 – United Kingdom
ECS England, Wimbledon, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 10:45 PM IST
Banstead BAN

Weybridge WEY

Result – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
Bud Cricket Club BCC

156/5

91 Yards Club 91YC

155/3

Bud Cricket Club beat 91 Yards Club by 5 wickets

Result – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
Nabajyoti Club NAJC

112/10

Guwahati Giants GUG

114/3

Guwahati Giants beat Nabajyoti Club by 7 wickets

Upcoming – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 09:00 AM IST
Navarang Club NVR

City Cricket Club CCC

Upcoming – t20 – Kamrup Metropolitan
GTC Spring T20 Cup, 2nd Edition, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 01:15 PM IST
Guwahati Giants GUG

91 Yards Club 91YC

Upcoming – test – London
India tour of England, Test, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 03:30 PM IST
England ENG

India IND

Upcoming – t10 – Kuwait City
KCC T10 Summer League, 2025
30 Jul 2025, 10:15 PM IST
Royal Trivianz RTZ

Keraniganj Challengers KGC

Upcoming – t10 – Kuwait City
KCC T10 Summer League, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 12:15 AM IST
Tally Rangers TCC

Jhelum Jaguars JJ

Upcoming – t20 – Kuwait City
KCC T20 Summer League, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 10:00 PM IST
Stack CC STCC

Fakhr-E-Kashmir FEK

Upcoming – t20 – Kuwait City
KCC T20 Summer League, 2025
01 Aug 2025, 01:15 AM IST
Al mulla Exchange ALECC

CECC CEC-A

Live – test – Bulawayo
New Zealand tour of Zimbabwe, Test, 2025
Zimbabwe ZIM

144/8

New Zealand NZ

Upcoming – t20 – Lauderhill
Pakistan tour of West Indies, T20, 2025
01 Aug 2025, 05:30 AM IST
West Indies WI

Pakistan PAK

Result – t20 – Kabul
Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025
Band-e-Amir Dragons BAD

180/5

Amo Sharks ASS

182/1

Amo Sharks beat Band-e-Amir Dragons by 9 wickets

Live – t20 – Kabul
Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025
Speen Ghar Tigers SGT

33/1

Boost Defenders BDS

206/10

Upcoming – t20 – Kabul
Shpageeza Cricket League, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 11:00 AM IST
Amo Sharks ASS

Mis Ainak Knights MAK

Upcoming – t20 – Trinidad and Tobago
USA Women U19 tour of West Indies, 2025
30 Jul 2025, 07:30 PM IST
West Indies Women U19 WIU19-W

United States Of America Women U19 USAU19-W

Live – oneday – Birmingham
Women’s One Day Cup, 2025
 Birmingham Bears Women BRB-W

239/10

Surrey Women SUR-W

Upcoming – t20 – Birmingham
World Championship of Legends, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 05:00 PM IST
Pakistan Champions PNC

India Champions IAC

Upcoming – t20 – Birmingham
World Championship of Legends, 2025
31 Jul 2025, 09:00 PM IST
South Africa Champions SAC

Australia Champions AAC

Maharaj suffered a groin injury while batting on Day 3 of the first Test and returned home for further assessment, missing the second game. That he is unavailable for GSL 2025 suggests the injury is severe enough to keep him out of action for some duration.

However, the Capitals won’t mind getting Shakib instead, who brings higher batting value and is equally good as a bowler. In fact, Shakib might be a better option than Maharaj, given the Bangladeshi all-rounder has been one of the finest white-ball spinners in the last decade or so and can be flexible with his batting position.

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He has been playing franchise cricket over the years and understands how to add value to a T20 side, even if his recent returns have been dwindling. Shakib is no longer part of the national setup in any format, which means his availability will not be a concern, and he can play the whole tournament.

Why did Rangpur Riders not pick Shakib Al Hasan for GSL 2025?

Bangladesh’s franchise Rangpur Riders had the option to pick Shakib Al Hasan for the tournament, but they didn’t sign him. In a conversation with the reporters, team director Shanian Tanim revealed that the current political situation in the country was the reason behind not signing Shakib, despite a quality addition to any team in the world.

“Shakib Al Hasan is still one of the most valuable players, not only in Bangladesh, but in any franchise league of the world. It is not that we did not want him in the squad, but we know the situation of the country at this moment. Keeping the current situation in mind, we were not able to take him in the squad.”

Shakib has been in controversy for a while now, with several cases lodged against him during the student movement in the country last year and in a stock manipulation case last month. In fact, the Dhaka court imposed a travel ban on him, but it remains unclear whether that ban has been lifted now.

Anyway, the Capitals have had a solid all-rounder who can be mighty effective in Guyana, where spinners get some assistance at times across all phases. Additionally, Shakib has previous experience playing at this venue, and his previous stints will help him and his team settle quickly in a short tournament, where one mistake can be campaign-ending.

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