KARACHI: Former Pakistan skipper and President of Peshawar Zalmi Foundation has now reportedly joined Karachi Kings. He will play a vital role in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise as its President.
Afridi announced his departure from Peshawar Zalmi in the last week of March, citing personal reasons. He also hinted to join another Franchise.
Citing personal reasons behind the resignation, Afridi tweeted early Saturday that “Won the trophy with one team, time for another. I am announcing my end of service as president and player of Peshawar Zalmi team due to personal reasons.”
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
Afridi wished good luck for Peshawar Zalmi and said that his fans will follow him wherever he will go.
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
The news was broke by owner of Karachi Kings, Salman Iqbal via his official Twitter account.
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
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