Shahid Afridi to feature in Everest Premier League in Nepal
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi will feature in the upcoming Everest Premier League, Nepal's domestic T20 competition. He will be reunited with Nepal's superstar Sandeep Lamichhane.
Afridi will ply his trade for the Kathmandu Kings in the Everest Premier League that will run from September 25 to October 9 at Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground in Kirtipur.
Sandeep Lamichhane welcomed Sahid Afridi in a video message. He said:
"Welcome on board with Kathmandu Kings XI. All the boys are really excited to see you here on the field. And I personally know you are going to have a great time during your visit to Nepal. Can't wait to see you joining the team."
Incidentally, Sandeep Lamichhane and Shahid Afridi have known each other for a long time. The young leg-spinner made his international debut alongside the veteran all-rounder when they were part of an ICC World XI team that took on West Indies in a hurricane relief exhibition match at Lord's. They have also played against each other in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
"I will try my best to entertain the people of Nepal" - Shahid Afridi
The 44-year-old confirmed the development and said that he is really excited to play in front of the people of Nepal. It will be Shahid Afridi's return to action after missing the second leg of the Pakistan Super League earlier this year.
"This will be my first visit to Kathmandu," Afridi said. "I am very excited and looking forward to visiting."
When asked how many sixes he was going to hit, the legendary all-rounder jokingly said that it depends how the bowlers bowl on that day.
"That depends on the bowling on the day, but I will try my level best to entertain the people of Nepal," he added.
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