http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Shahid-Afridi-c2482 to play in domestic competition - Cricket News Update
Former Pakistan Captain, will be seen playing for the upcoming domestic Twenty20 competition for the Karachi http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Dolphins-c781.
It is expected that the player will also skipper the side, even though he has announced his retirement from International Cricket, and is always in a constant war of words with the tournament organizers, which is the http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Pakistan-c755 Cricket Board.
However, with a huge fan base of the flamboyant cricketer, it will be a win-win situation for both parties.
With Afridi taking part, it would certainly light up the arena, while also increasing the tournament’s popularity, which will be a beneficial aspect for the PCB.
On the other hand, the 31-year old would himself get some good competitive matches under his belt, which has been few and far recently.
Having said that, the player is not short of admirers as he has signed contracts to play oversees, with suitors from England and http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Australia-c746.
His exceptional performances with English county side http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Somerset-c843 on the 27 of this month.
Also later in the year, he will play in the inaugural KFC Big Bash Tournament Down Under for the Melbourne Renegade.
Generally there have been positive vibes regarding the domestic competition, after its recent success, with crowds coming in numbers to support their teams.
Karachi will have two teams in the tournament, with the Zebras expected to take the field under the leadership of http://www.senore.com/Cricket/Danish-Kaneria-c1314.
Ironically, Kaneria has been in altercation with the Board’s Integrity committee, who are yet to give the leg-spinner, his clearance to play for the national side.
"Basically the big picture is that Afridi and Kaneria are out of favor with the board and yet they have been named to lead the Karachi teams which were finalized by the chief selector," a former Test player said.
It is certainly a strange scenario for the duo, as they look set to feature in the tournament, which had to be delayed after Rawalpindi Cricket stadium, was deemed inadequate to host the most popular domestic club competition.
The organizers have shifted the venue to Lahore, which has hosted the event before.
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