Published: Dec 23, 2015, 03:40 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 23, 2015, 03:59 PM (IST)
Karachi: Legendary cricketer Imran Khan has been appointed as the mentor of the Pakistan Super League franchise Peshawar Zalmi on Wednesday. The 63-year-old, who inspired his nation to their sole World Cup title in the 50-over format in 1992, was roped in to ‘provide vision’ to the Shahid Afridi-led side in the PSL’s inaugural edition. Confirming the news, franchise owner Javed Afridi said that they were extremely pleased with their association with Khan, adding that the latter was the greatest cricketer to have come out of not only Pakistan, but was one of the greatest of all time worldwide, the Dawn reported. ALSO READ: Andy Flower appointed batting consultant by Peshawar franchise in Pakistan Super
Earlier, Pakistan’s Test stalwart Younis Khan, who led the national team to its only World T20 title in 2009, remained unsold while captain Misbah-ul-Haq was snapped up by Islamabad franchise on the first day of Players’ Draft for the Pakistan Super League. 38-year-old Younis, who was kept in the top platinum category carrying a price tag of between USD 80 to 145,000, was overlooked in the draft held in Lahore even as he scored a big hundred in the domestic first class tournament. Test captain Misbah, who was also kept in the platinum category, was bought by Islamabad United franchise and appointed captain as well for the PSL to be held in Dubai and Sharjah from February 4. ALSO READ: Shahid Afridi becomes first player to be picked in Pakistan Super League (PSL)
The tournament will kickstart in February next year at Dubai Cricket Stadium.
