Mohammedan returned to Dhaka Premier League after overcoming the difficult times. In Saturday’s eighth-round match, thanks to captain Imrul Kayes’ century (114) and Mahmudullah (71), and Mahidol Islam’s (65) the fifties, Mohammedan built a mountain of 348 runs and won against City Club by 101 runs at BKSP ground number three. With this victory, Mohammedan rose to sixth place with seven points. On the same day, Gazi Group Cricketers won against Agrani Bank at ground number four of BKSP. Brothers Union defeated Shinepukur by six wickets in Fatulla. Winless in the first five league matches, the Mohammedans were in danger of relegation. Shakib Al Hasan, Mehdi Hasan Miraj, and Rony Talukder gave the team their first victory in the sixth match.

After that, Mohammedan won three matches in a row. But even tomorrow they did not start well. Roni, Miraj, and Soumya Sarkar were quickly out. Imrul Kayes and Mahmudullah brought the team back into the match for the fourth wicket. 131 runs came from this pair. Mahmudullah scored 71 runs off 59 balls with seven fours and four sixes. Meanwhile, Imrul got the 12th century of his career. He scored 114 runs off 121 balls with 10 fours and three sixes. After Mahidul’s 52-ball 65, Mohammedan made 348 for seven wickets. Shakib scored a blistering 26 off 16 balls. In response, Asif Ahmed (52) and Abdullah Al Mamun (70) half-centuries scored 247 runs for seven wickets. Shakib took one wicket with 36 runs in 10 overs. Agrani Bank was bowled out for just 169 runs in the other match of the day. In response, Mehdi Maruf’s (67) half-century and Farhad Hossain’s 48 runs secured the win in 38.2 overs by losing three wickets. Gazi Group is in the fifth position as it leads in net run rate with seven points equal to Mohammedan. Agrani Bank lost six matches with this. Arafat Sunny Junior won Brothers Union in an all-round performance.

Batting first, Shinepukur scored 228 runs for eight wickets. Shubham Sharma (74) scored a half-century and Amit Hasan scored 42 and Sajjadul Haque scored 41 runs. In reply, Arafat Sani (55*) and Saad Nasim (62*) unbeaten fifty lost four wickets in 35 overs and secured the victory. It was the Brothers’ third win in eight matches. They are in eighth place. This is Shinepukur’s sixth loss. Short score. Mohammedan 348/7, 50 overs (Imrul Kayes 114 (retired out), Mahmudullah 71, Mahidul Islam 65. Ryan Rahman 3/68). City Club 247/7, 50 overs (Tawfiq Khan 36, Asif Ahmed 52, Abdullah Al Mamun 70. Jack Linton 3/68). Result: Mohammedan won by 101 runs. Man of the Match: Imrul Kayes.Agrani Bank Cricket Club 169/10 in 45.4 overs (Ajmir Ahmed 37, Abu Haider 32. Tipu Sultan 3/38). Gazi Group Cricketers 170/3 in 38.2 overs (Mehdi Maruf 67, Farhad 48. Azim Kazi 2/45).

Result: Gazi Group Cricketers won by 7 wickets. Man of the Match: Mehdi Maruf.Shinepukur 228/8, 50 overs (Amit Hasan 42, Shubham Sharma 74, Sazzadul Haque 41, Mehdi Hasan Rana 32*. Arafat Sunny Jr 2/34). Brothers Union 229/4, 35 overs (Tanjid Hasan 45, Sabbir Hossain 38, Arafat Sani Jr 55*, Saad Nasim 62*. Hasan Murad 2/41). Result: Brothers won by 6 wickets. Man of the Match: Arafat Sunny Jr.

Shakib Al Hasan, the poster boy of the national team, signed a contract with Mohammedan jersey in the last season of Dhaka Premier League (DPL). But a few days ago there were rumors that Shakib will play for Abahani Limited in the upcoming Dhaka Premier League. Although later in a video message, Mohammedan Sporting Club authorities said that Shakib will play in their team.

The world’s best Tiger all-rounder signed an official contract with Mohammedan on Saturday. At 10:30 in the morning, he came to the CCDM office of Mirpur Sher e Bangla. Shakib completed the official program to play in Mohammedan after blowing up all the rumors. He did not respond to attempts to speak to the media after the deal.

Shakib was part of the Mohammedan team in the last season of DPL as well. However, due to the national team and personal commitments, Shakib could not attend the start. Later, Shakib could no longer play as Mohammedan Asr withdrew before the Super League. Although later with Mohammedan’s permission, Shakib played for Legends of Rupganj.

It should be noted that the domestic cricket season Dhaka Premier League (DPL) will be held from March 15.