This file phot shows Shahid Afridi. AP/file
ISLAMABAD: Former Pakistan captain and flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi is set to play for Kathmandu Kings XI (KKXI) in the Everest Premier League (EPL) scheduled to be held from Sept 25 to Oct 9 this year, at the Tribhuvan University Cricket Ground, Kathmandu.
Afridi, 44, who was an aggressive batsman and skillful leg-spinner with plenty of international experience, played for Pakistan and international franchises in different T20 leagues. He played 27 Tests, 398 ODIs and 99 Twenty20 Internationals.
“Afridi is an iconic superstar in the world of sport, a lot of current cricket stars idolise him to play cricket. Nepalese fans also adore him as a legendary cricketer, we understand this sentiment and we are proud and honoured to announce world-renowned cricketer Shahid Afridi will be playing for Kathmandu King XI,”
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