DHAKA, Feb 12, 2024 (BSS)-England's swashbuckling opener Alex Hales will join 
Khulna Tigers in the Chttaogram part of Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) for 
only two matches, the officials confirmed. 

The England opener who was playing International League (IL) T20 in UAE is 
scheduled to join Khulna tent tonight (Monday) in Chattogram. He will partner 
West Indies hard-hitter Evin Lewis in opening position for Khulna. 

The duo is highly likely to open the innings in Khulna next match against 
table topper Rangpur Riders tomorrow (Tuesday) at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury 
Stadium in Chattogram. Hales will play only two matches before leaving 
Bangladesh.

Hales so far played eight matches in BPL and scored 304 runs at a staggering 
strike rate of 167. He also hit century in BPL in 2019 when he was the part 
of Rangpur Riders.

Hales' inclusion came at a moment when Khulna were struggling to get their 
rhythm back after conceding three straight defeats. However before this 
ongoing losing-curse, they won first four matches in a row.

Apart from Hales, Khulna also recruited South African fast bowler Wayne 
Parnel but due to visa complicacy, he is yet to join the side. Parnel was the 
part of Pretoria Capitals in SA T20 tournament, which ended yesterday.

West Indies allrounder Jason Holder also is likely to join Khulna at the 
business end of the tournament. England's Phil Salt and West Indies' Romari 
Shepherd are supposed to join Chattogram Challengers to play the BPL.