Dhaka, July 17 -- Shakib Al Hasan is set to return as captain, but not for the Bangladesh team, but for a T10 league team.

The team, Miami Blaze, confirmed his leadership role via social media ahead of the tournament opener.

Miami Blaze will face Boca Raton Trailblazers in their first match, a side that features former Australian opener David Warner.

The Max Sixty tournament kicks off on Thursday, with seven teams participating this season - up from five in its inaugural edition.

The weeklong tournament will conclude with the final on July 24.

Shakib has already been active in franchise cricket this month, playing in the Global Super League. He had a strong start in that competition, scoring a half-century and taking four wickets in ...