Akmal joins Sydney Sixers in BBL

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Akmal joins Sydney Sixers in BBL

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Umar Akmal will be available for Sixers' first three matches of the season next month.

06 November,2012 03:05 pm

Reigning Champions League and Big Bash League title holders Sydney Sixers have signed Pakistans hard-hitting middle order batsman Umar Akmal for the early part of BBL this season.Akmal will be available for Sixers first three matches of the season next month before he is expected to join Pakistans short tour to India.Akmal says he jumped at the opportunity to be a part of the Big Bash League when the Sixers approached me.Akmals teammate Shahid Afridi represents Sydney Thunder in the BBL.New South Wales opening batsman Daniel Hughes was also signed by Sydney Sixers.