LAHORE: Veteran all-rounder Shahid Afridi will represent Quetta Gladiators in what will be his farewell Pakistan Super League tournament after representing Multan Sultans last year, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed on Thursday.
According to a press release, England’s James Vince will also transition from the Sultans to the Gladiators. As part of the trade, the Sultans will take Quetta’s diamond and silver round picks, respectively.
National T20 Cup hero Iftikhar Ahmed has also joined the Gladiators after being part of Islamabad United for the 2021 season. He has swapped teams with wicketkeeper/batsman Azam Khan, who has moved to Islamabad United from Quetta Gladiators, the statement said.
Commenting on the switch, Afridi said that he was “excited” to join the Quetta Gladiators. “In my final PSL event, it will be my dream and wish to sign off with another PSL trophy after tasting success with Peshawar Zalmi in 2017,” he said.
“The tournament is an event that encourages and inspires a player to give his very best. I will use the same motivation to help my team and put up performances that can help us achieve our objectives,” Afridi said.
