KARACHI: Sarfaraz Ahmed, the captain of the Quetta Gladiators, stated on Tuesday that he wants veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi to play well for the club as they aim for another Pakistan Super League (PSL) title.
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While speaking at a Gladiators event, Sarfaraz, whose team last won the PSL championship in 2019, praised Afridi’s participation in the league, calling him a “player for big matches.”
Afridi, for one, said that Sarfaraz was his favorite captain. “I appreciate Sarfaraz because he puts all of his energy into the game […] and I am delighted to play for the Quetta Gladiators.”
The former Pakistan captain also said that although this would be his last PSL appearance, he will continue to play in competitions.
The much-anticipated tournament kicks off on January 27 in Karachi, with 15 matches in the first leg.
From February 10, the remaining 19 games will be played under the lights at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
James Vince, Jason Roy, Sarfaraz Ahmed (all Platinum), Iftikhar Ahmed, James Faulkner, Mohammad Nawaz (all Diamond), Shahid Afridi (Mentor), Mohammad Hasnain (Brand Ambassador), Naseem Shah (all Gold), Ben Duckett, Khurram Shehzad, Naveen-Ul-Haq, Sohail Tanvir, Umar Akmal (all Silver), Abdul Wahid Bangalza (Supplementary)