Pakistan’s master blaster Shahid Afridi signs with Kowloon Cantons for Hong Kong T20 Blitz
The 36-year-old is the first major international star revealed for the March event, with more big names expected to sign on
Kowloon Cantons, joint winners of last year’s inaugural T20 Blitz, have pulled off another coup by signing Pakistan’s legendary big hitter and former captain Shahid Afridi for this year’s tournament.
Cantons set the benchmark in 2016 when they landed the prized signature of former Australia captain Michael Clarke.
And the popular franchise – launched by nine cricket-loving Hong Kong women and ex-Hong Kong captain Rahul Sharma – have done it again in 2017 by signing 36-year-old Afridi, one of the most flamboyant limited-overs batsmen of all time.
“I am looking forward to playing for the Kowloon Cantons in the Hong Kong T20 Blitz,” said Afridi, who has played in the Hong Kong Sixes.
“I’ve heard good things about the tournament and look forward to playing in Hong Kong again, a place where I always enjoy the atmosphere, people and hospitality,” he said.
If ever a player was programmed for T20 cricket, it is Afridi, who holds the record for most international wickets in the 20-over game at 97.