Wikipedia - Sylhet Strikers

Sylhet Strikers (Bengali: সিলেট স্ট্রাইকার্স, Sylheti:ꠍꠤꠟꠐ ꠍꠤꠇꠍꠣꠞꠡ) is a professional cricket franchise team based in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The team competes in the Bangladesh Premier League. The franchise made its debut at the 2012 Bangladesh Premier League.

The team was owned by Sylhet Sports Limited in the care of Bangladesh's former Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith. His son, Shahed Muhith is the Chairman of the team. The Sixers announced Waqar Younis as head coach and International Cricketer, David Warner as captain for the sixth edition of Bangladesh Premier League. Former Bangladesh National Cricket Team all-rounder Alok Kapali took over as captain after Warner's departure, due to injury.

On 16 November 2019, 24Bazar.biz was named as the sponsor of the team and it was renamed to Sylhet Thunder. The team changed ownership ahead of the 2021–22 Bangladesh Premier League. The team was rebranded as Sylhet Sunrisers after changing owners ahead of 2021–22 Bangladesh Premier League.

In September 2022, Future Sports Bangladesh acquired the ownership and renamed the team to Sylhet Strikers.

History

Sylhet Sixers is a new Franchisee, created in 2017, competing in Bangladesh Premier League, chaired by architect, social activist and IT Specialist Shahed Muhit. The team's management has extensive experience in sports team management. The management intends to use the team to bridge the gap between cricket stars and passionate fans and engage the youth to divert their focus to wholesome sporting activities. Sylhet Sixers is the brainchild of a Bangladesh MP, Abul Maal Abdul Muhit. A management team composed of former cricketers, coaches, lawyers, and business entrepreneurs formed to start the Sylhet Sixers. Mr. Maashed R. Abdullah and Mr. Yasir Obaid both textile entrepreneurs had joined the Sixers as managing director and CEO respectively.

Sylhet Strikers is a professional cricket team based in Sylhet, Bangladesh. The team was founded in 2012 and has been a part of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) since its inception. The team is owned by Sylhet Sports Limited and is known for its strong performances in the BPL.

The Sylhet Strikers have a talented squad of players, including both local and international cricketers. The team is led by experienced Bangladeshi all-rounder, Nasir Hossain. Other notable players in the team include Sabbir Rahman, Sohag Gazi, and Krishmar Santokie.

The team has a strong batting line-up, with players like Sabbir Rahman and Nasir Hossain known for their aggressive stroke play. The bowling attack is led by the experienced left-arm spinner, Arafat Sunny, and the fast bowler, Krishmar Santokie.

The Sylhet Strikers have a loyal fan base and are known for their entertaining brand of cricket. The team has reached the playoffs of the BPL on multiple occasions and will be looking to go all the way in the upcoming season.