DUBAI: Pakistan star all-rounder Shahid Afridi joined the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) franchise Jammu Janbaz for the upcoming second edition, scheduled in August this year.
Afridi, who withdrew midway from the seventh edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), citing his injury vows, is set to make his return to competitive cricket as he will be seen in action for Jammu Janbaz in the second edition of the KPL. The former Pakistan captain will lead Janbaz in the second edition.
Following his inclusion, the star all-rounder claimed that he does not need any farewell as the support of the nation is enough for him.
“I don’t need a farewell for the retirement. The love of the people is too much for me,” Afridi stated.
The icon player of the Pakistan Junior League (PJL) also opined on the newly-announced league and claimed it will bring new talent to the limelight.
“The Pakistan Junior League will bring more young and talented players to the limelight,” he claimed.
Afridi then went on to share his thoughts on the recently-revealed Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Central Contracts 2022-23 and said that the cricket board did injustice to a few players.
“The PCB Central Contracts caused injustice to three to four players,” he concluded.
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LONDON: Pakistan’s great all-rounder Shahid Afridi spoke out about the possibility of him getting involved in practical politics, saying that he can’t claim he won’t be involved in politics in the future, on Thursday.
Shahid, in an exclusive interview here, said that he knows the politics of service and will continue to do the same.
“The only politics I know is the politics of service and I will continue to do so,” he said.
“I can’t proclaim I won’t participate in practical politics in future, and if I say I won’t and then show up, people will accuse me of making a U-turn,” he added.
The star all-rounder further opined about the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) and revealed that two new franchises will join the league.
“KPL will feature two more franchises and I think the fans are taking the league positively,” he said.
“Talent has emerged from KPL which became part of Pakistan Super League [PSL] and they will also become part of the national team in future,” he added.
It is pertinent to mention here that Shahid is currently the brand ambassador of KPL and is likely to be seen in action in the next edition of the premier league.
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KARACHI: Pakistan’s former captain Shahid Afridi decided to remain the Brand Ambassador for the second season of the Kashmir Premier League (KPL).
After a meeting with Chairman KPL Arshad Khan Tanoli and KPL President Arif Malik, the star all-rounder opted to stay on as the brand ambassador for the forthcoming second season.
“I will also be the brand ambassador in the second season of the league,” Afridi said.
Afridi also said that he will always remain determined for ‘Kashmir Cause’.
“I have a heartfelt relationship with Kashmir and the Kashmiri people, I will always strive for the cause of Kashmir and the rights of Kashmiris,” he added.
Afridi also congratulated Mr. Arshad and is hopeful that the league will be even more successful under his tenure.
Mr. Arshad also welcomed the decision and said Afridi’s involvement with the league will be beneficial.
“In Pakistan, Shahid Afridi is a major star. His involvement in the league is critical to achieving the league’s objectives,” he said.
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