The highly anticipated Global Super League (GSL), an international T20 tournament inspired by the former Champions League T20, is set to kick off later this month. Bangladesh will be represented by the Rangpur Riders, who join a competitive lineup featuring England’s Hampshire Hawks, Pakistan Super League's Lahore Qalandars, Australia’s Victoria team, and the host team, Guyana Amazon Warriors. Adding further excitement for Bangladesh fans, pace bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib is expected to play for the Guyana Amazon Warriors.

While Tanzim has been signed by Guyana for the tournament, his participation remains uncertain due to an ongoing injury, which has also sidelined him from Bangladesh’s current ODI series against Afghanistan. The GSL will run from November 26 to December 7, overlapping with Bangladesh's Test series against the West Indies. Although Tanzim is not expected to play in the Test matches, questions surround his availability for Bangladesh’s upcoming ODI and T20I series. If he recovers in time, he could join the GSL, but only if the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) issues a No Objection Certificate (NOC).

The format of the GSL will see each team compete against the others in a round-robin style. If Tanzim is cleared to play, he may face the Rangpur Riders—his Bangladesh Premier League team—on December 4, adding an intriguing dimension to the competition for Bangladeshi supporters. With the mix of T20 veterans and emerging stars, the Global Super League promises to deliver a thrilling showcase of cricketing talent from five different nations, with a particular spotlight on how Bangladeshi players, like those from Rangpur and potentially Tanzim, will fare against global competition.