Shahid Afridi joins Karachi Kings
Boom Boom had earlier announced to quit Peshawar Zalmi after the PSL 2017 victory
(Web Desk) - It was reported that Shahid Afridi has joined the Karachi Kings. He will play a vital role in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise as its President.
Delighted!honoured to welcome true Pakistani cricketing legend n superstar @SAfridiOfficial as President @KarachiKingsARY and to ARY family! pic.twitter.com/PaN3YnO1QZ
— Salman Iqbal ARY (@Salman_ARY) April 7, 2017
The entire team of #karachikings welcomes @SAfridiOfficial #kkwelcomesafridi @Salman_ARY @Jerjees @samramuslim @thePSLt20 @fahadmustafa26 pic.twitter.com/2cxJyX7aS4
— Karachi Kings (@KarachiKingsARY) April 7, 2017
The Karachi Kings owner Salman Iqbal welcomed the aggressive batsman to his group. Afridi had earlier announced to quit Peshawar Zalmi as its player and President.
Won d with 1 team,Time for another.Im announcing my end of service as president&player of PeshawarZalmi Team due to my personal reasons1/2
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 24, 2017
My best wishes with Peshawar Zalmi nd as far as my Peshawar fans r concerned I know they are with me wherever i go.
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) March 24, 2017
Afridi had also taken part in Emirates T20 tournament where he represented Peshawar Zalmi under the captaincy of Darren Sammy. Boom Boom has retired from all formates of international cricket. He plays T20 leagues all around the world and represents big franchises like Melbourne Renegades (Big Bash), Hampshire (NatWest T20 Blast), St Kitts and Nevis (CPL) and others.
It is still not confirmed whether the all-rounder will play himself from the PSL Karachi franchise.
