Lahore Qalandars, Peshawar Zalmi to play in Emirates T20 Cup
Organised by Sporta Group, the tournament will have six teams and is scheduled for March 23 and 24
(Web Desk) – After the victory in Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2017, there is more good news for Peshawar Zalmi as it will be participating in another T20 league titled Emirates Airline T20 2017.
The league will feature two teams from PSL. The second team to participate from Pakistan is the Lahore Qalandars. The cricket fans will witness Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars in Emirates Airline T20 Cup 2017.
@lahoreqalandars will participate in the Emirates T20Cup with Peshawar Zalmi, Lancashire and Birmingham Bears on 23rd & 24th March in Dubai.
— Aqib Javed (@AJavedOfficial) March 6, 2017
The contest will take place at Dubai Sports City (DSC) Cricket Stadium in UAE. Shahid Afridi and Darren Sammy are expected to take part from Peshawar Zalmi.
On the other hand, Brendon McCullum and James Franklin could play in Emirates T20 Cup from Lahore Qalandars. Other teams to participate in the tournament are Lancashire Lightning, Jamaica Tallawahas and Birmingham Bears.
Also, international players like Ian Bell, Jonathon Trott and others will participate in the cup. People will be able to meet and greet the cricketers and kids could enjoy coaching sessions from the legends.
According to reports, six matches will be played in two consecutive days. Their team line-ups will be announcement shortly. There will also be other recreational activities for families and children in EKT20.
Congrats @PeshawarZalmi for winning PSL! But how will they do against other top sides in #EmiratesT20 on 23+24 Mar in #dubai? #PSL #cricket
— Emirates Twenty20 (@EmiratesT20) March 6, 2017
