Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain is gearing up to represent the Hobart Hurricanes in Australia's Big Bash League (BBL) this season.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the entire tournament, which is scheduled to begin on December 14.Rishad was also part of the Hurricanes squad last season but could not participate due to his commitments in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). Interestingly, the Hurricanes went on to clinch their maiden BBL title in his absence.

This time, Rishad is eager to make his mark on the field. Rishad expressed his excitement about joining the Hobart, saying he grew up idolizing Ricky Ponting, who is the head of strategy, considers the cha...