In a desperate attempt to arrest their downward slide in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League, Sylhet Sixers have secured the services of Pakistan fast-bowler Sohail Tanvir.
The Sixers had begun the proceedings of the tournament finely by winning their first three games. However, things have gone from bad to worse thereafter. As the tournament progressed, they failed to sustain the winning momentum, as, after three consecutive wins, the slumped to even once so far.
Since their third and last win, they lost five out of six games while one match was abandoned due to rain. As a result, they are now languishing fifth in the points table after being on the top in the initial stages.
As per media reports in Bangladesh, the left-arm pacer will join compatriot Babar Azam in the Sylhet Sixers squad for the rest of the season. He will also have Pakistan legend Waqar Younis by his side, as the bowling legend is the mentor of the team.
Tanvir, who was the top wicket-taker in the inaugural edition of the Indian Premier League, had previously represented Comila Victorians in the Bangladesh Premier League. The 32-year old has ample experience of playing in franchise cricket, having plied his trade in India, West Indies, Australia, England as well as playing in the Pakistan Super League. So far, he has represented Pakistan in 57 T20 Internationals, picking up 54 wickets.
Meanwhile, Sylhet Sixers will play Rangpur Riders in their next match on Tuesday (November 28).
Sylhet Sixers squad:
Sabbir Rahman (Icon), Babar Azam (Pakistan), Krishmar Santokie, Usman Khan Shinwari, Andre McCarthy, Andre Fletcher (Windies), Davy Jacobs (South Africa), Liam Plunkett, Ross Whiteley (England), Chaturanga de Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Upul Tharanga, (Sri Lanka), Nasir Hossain, Nurul Hasan, Wanindu Hasaranga, Taijul Islam, Abul Hasan, Shuvagata Hom, Kamrul Islam Rabbi, Nabil Samad, Ghulam Mudasser Khan, Mohammad Sharif, Imtiaz Hossain, Mohammad Sharifullah.
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