Bangladesh, Oct. 16 -- Last season, Bangladeshi leg-spinner Rishad Hossain opted to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) rather than the BPL.

He delivered a strong performance for the Hobart Hurricanes, and as a reward for that showing, the franchise has retained him for the upcoming season.

In a post on social media, Hobart confirmed that Rishad has been retained for the new season on Thursday. Adam Zampa will also play for Hobart next season.

Hobart failed to reach the final in the previous edition. Rishad's team was eliminated after a 57-run defeat to the Sydney Sixers in the Challenger match. He took 2 wickets while conceding 33 runs across his 4 overs.

Throughout the tournament, Rishad was Hobart's leading wicket-taker, claiming 15...