Bangladesh cricket legends Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal are set to participate in the Sixty Strikes Tournament, part of the US National Cricket League, this October. The tournament, which will take place in Dallas from October 4 to 14, promises to be a thrilling event with the inclusion of these two superstars.

Tamim Iqbal confirmed his participation in a video message, where he expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "I am Tamim Iqbal, and I will be playing in the US National Cricket League in Dallas from October 4 to 14. I am eagerly looking forward to meeting all of you, especially the expatriate fans. I’m thrilled to be a part of this tournament. See you all soon."

This tournament marks Tamim’s return to cricket after a long hiatus. Meanwhile, Shakib Al Hasan is currently in Pakistan for a Test series, during which he has been embroiled in a legal case. Despite the controversy, Shakib has received strong support from fellow cricketers and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB). After the Pakistan series, Shakib is set to play in England’s County Championship for Surrey, before heading to India for Bangladesh’s tour.

In addition to Shakib and Tamim, the tournament will feature a star-studded lineup including Mohammad Kaif, Sunil Narine, Dwayne Bravo, Mohammad Amir, Angelo Mathews, Imran Tahir, Jason Roy, and Shahid Afridi. The legendary Wasim Akram and Zaheer Abbas will serve as mentors, while coaching duties will be handled by cricket greats like Vivian Richards, Mickey Arthur, and Sanath Jayasuriya.