Bangladesh skipper returning to New Road this summer
Worcestershire have announced that Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan will rejoin the county for June and July this year.
The all-rounder took 35 wickets in eight matches last season including an analysis of 7-32 against Middlesex.
The spinner is also very handy with the bat and will be a valuable addition to the squad for the Friends Provident t20 competition.
The signing is subject to receiving a No Objection Certificate from the Bangladesh Board and work permit approval.
"Shakib is still ranked as the world's leading one day all rounder according to the ICC rankings, above the names of Watson and Kallis," said director of cricket Steve Rhodes.
"We are delighted to welcome back someone of such stature who will be a valuable asset to our LV= Championship and Friends Provident t20 campaigns during his stay.
"His commitments with Bangladesh means that his stay is only for a short period, but expect some 'fireworks' from Shakib in the middle of the season."
The player added: "My first season with Worcestershire in county cricket has made me a better professional and hopefully, a better player and I have realised how important a role the championship plays in the development of cricketers."
The all-rounder took 35 wickets in eight matches last season including an analysis of 7-32 against Middlesex.
The spinner is also very handy with the bat and will be a valuable addition to the squad for the Friends Provident t20 competition.
The signing is subject to receiving a No Objection Certificate from the Bangladesh Board and work permit approval.
"Shakib is still ranked as the world's leading one day all rounder according to the ICC rankings, above the names of Watson and Kallis," said director of cricket Steve Rhodes.
"We are delighted to welcome back someone of such stature who will be a valuable asset to our LV= Championship and Friends Provident t20 campaigns during his stay.
"His commitments with Bangladesh means that his stay is only for a short period, but expect some 'fireworks' from Shakib in the middle of the season."
The player added: "My first season with Worcestershire in county cricket has made me a better professional and hopefully, a better player and I have realised how important a role the championship plays in the development of cricketers."
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