Dhaka, July 21: Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) franchise Dhaka Dynamites have roped in England limited-overs skipper Eoin Morgan for the upcoming edition of the tournament. BPL 7 Squad News: JP Duminy to Play for Rajshahi Kings at Bangladesh Premier League 2019-20.

"We have signed Morgan for the upcoming edition of BPL considering his vast experience in shorter format cricket," Dynamites chief executive Obaid Nizam told Cricbuzz on Sunday. "We are expecting him to be available for the whole season." Bangladesh Premier League 2019 Schedule in PDF: Download BPL 6 Full Timetable With Fixtures, Matches, Team and Venue Details.

Morgan, who led England to their maiden men's World Cup title, will be playing alongside Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan, who led the franchise to their only title in 2016. BPL 2018-19 Schedule: Likely Fixture of Bangladesh Premier League T20.

"We have to think about it (captaincy) because you know we have Shakib with us and he is leading the side for quite some time," Nizam said. Dhaka Dynamites have failed to clinch the title in the last two editions under Shakib despite reaching the finals.

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