Hasan Mahmud receives Kent county deal and LPL contract on same day
Hasan Mahmud Achieves Milestone with Kent County Deal and LPL Contract
June 1, 2026, is likely to be a date Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud will remember for a long time. On a day that already brought him success in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) draft, he received another major boost with an opportunity to play county cricket in England.
Hasan has secured a place with English county side Kent, according to a report by national daily Daily Sun. The right-arm pacer has been a regular member of Bangladesh’s red-ball setup for quite some time. Although injuries kept him out of action for a period, he recently completed his rehabilitation and is set to return to competitive cricket in the next round of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL).
A Dream Come True for Hasan
Speaking to Daily Sun, Hasan expressed his excitement about receiving two pieces of good news on the same day. “It has to be a record, getting a county deal and a franchise deal on the same day,” Hasan said with a laugh. “It’s a blessing. I believe it’s a reward for all the patience.”
The Bangladesh pacer also revealed that his performances during training sessions in England helped him earn the opportunity. “I did train with the club when I was in England. The coach and management looked at my bowling and they liked it. I was waiting for the sports visa. I received that on Monday. After that I will ask BCB for an NOC to play a few county matches this year.”
A New Chapter for Bangladeshi Cricketers
Hasan Mahmud is set to represent Kent in county cricket, becoming one of the latest Bangladeshi cricketers to feature in England’s domestic competition. In the past, Mustafizur Rahman played county cricket for Sussex, while Shakib Al Hasan represented both Worcestershire and Surrey.
