Six Pakistanis sign up for Canada’s Global T20 League

LAHORE: Six Pakistan cricketers have been signed up for the second edition of Canada’s T20 Global League.

According to a report carried by the Geo News, former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi, pacer Wahab Riaz, spinners Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, senior batsman Shoaib Malik and Umar Akmal will feautre in franchises participating in the league.

Shahid Afridi and fast-bowler Wahab Riaz have been picked by Brampton Wolves while spinner Shadab Khan and all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz will play for Edmonton Royals.

Veteran all-rounder and former skipper Shoaib Malik will star in Vancouver Knights while Winnipeg Hawks went for Umar Akmal.

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