Times of Islamabad

Despite poor performance, Pakistani cricketers on high demand in global T20 leagues

Despite poor performance, Pakistani cricketers on high demand in global T20 leagues

LAHORE – Six Pakistan cricketers have been picked for the second editionof Canada’s T20 Global League.

Shahid Afridi, Wahab Riaz, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik andUmar Akmal were picked by the franchises participating in the league.

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi and fast-bowler Wahab Riaz werepicked by Brampton Wolves while spinner Shadab Khan and all-rounderMohammad Nawaz will play for Edmonton Royals.

Veteran all-rounder and former skipper Shoaib Malik was picked by VancouverKnights while Winnipeg Hawks picked Umar Akmal.

The T20 tournament will kick off on July 25 in Brampton, Ontario with thefinal being played on August 11.