Pakistan’s fast-bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has signed with Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club for the 2023 T20 Blast now renamed to Vitality Blast, adding to the county’s formidable bowling line-up.
The left-arm pacer has been in tremendous form recently. Having played a crucial role in leading Lahore Qalandars to a stunning victory in Pakistan Super League 8.
Shaheen Shah Afridi excited to join the Notts
On becoming a part of the Notts, Afridi expressed his excitement and is highly motivated, citing the county’s history of success and his desire to play in English conditions.
“Notts play an aggressive brand of cricket, which suits me well. They’ve had great success in recent years. The likes of Alex Hales, Colin Munro and Joe Clarke are players I have faced up against in recent years and been impressed by. The goal is obviously to influence games to make the team as successful as possible”, said Afridi.
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Further, he shared his excitement – “Having played at Trent Bridge, I know it is a fast-scoring ground and as a bowler you need to get your line and lengths right. But you also get the rewards when you do that. It’s definitely an exciting move for me, and one I’m looking forward to”.
Fans eagerly await Afridi’s debut for Nottinghamshire in the upcoming season.
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