Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has signed a contract with Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Khulna Titans. The veteran cricketer had plied his trade for the Mahmudullah Riyad-led side for the complete season of BPL 2019-20.
Thus, Watson has become one of their two foreign signings for the domestic professional Twenty20 league.
The muscular all-rounder has been the part of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the lucrative Indian Premier League (IPL). In the Big Bash League (BBL), Watson had represented Syndey Thunder and had played an imperative role in the previous edition.
The prominent all-rounder had led Thunder from the front. In 42 matches, Watson had accumulated 1058 runs. He also has 20 wickets under his belt.
Although Watson might have bid his adieu to the BPL, he is happy to feature in other leagues of the professional T20 leagues.
Watson ready to help Khulna Titans’ cause:
Besides, Watson has featured in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Also, he is set to grace the inaugural Euro Twenty20 slam.
Watson is delighted to be a part of Titans. He further expressed that he is lucky to play in front of jam-packed Bangladesh crowd.
Overall, is happy with the coaching staff and management is working in the right direction.
Earlier, Titans had finished on the bottom of points table during the sixth edition of BPL. Meanwhile, the seventh edition of the growing league will also witness some prominent faces of world cricket.
With Titans yet to lay hands on the trophy, Watson is keen to play his part to hand Titans their maiden title of the BPL.
“I am super excited to join the Khulna Titans. The very special thing for me is to have the chance to play in front of the incredible Bangladesh cricket loving fans again. The coaching and management team at the Khulna Titans are putting together an amazing squad. So, hopefully, we can bring home that title that we have always been looking for,” Watson said in a BPL release.
Khulna aims for a maiden title win:
In conclusion, Titans’ Managing Director Kazi Inam Ahmed is happy to avail services of a prominent all-rounder. Inam added Watson’s experience would help Titans to progress deeper and his presence will benefit the other squad members.
Inam is also hopeful that Watson will help them in winning their maiden title of the BPL.
“Khulna Titans is excited to have Shane Watson join the franchise. He is a true champion. Having won many titles for his country and the franchise teams he has represented around the world. His experience and his winning mentality will contribute significantly to the team. Hopefully, Shane will propel us to the BPL title. Something, we have been working so hard for,” Inam told Cribuzz.
The tournament is expected to kick-off in the first week of December 2019.