Before the start of the 2015 Bangladesh Premier League, the country’s fans were eagerly waiting for the arrival of the poster boys of world Twenty20 cricket – West Indian hard-hitter Chris Gayle and Pakistan superstar Shahid Afridi.
The Bangladesh fans however, had to wait for a little bit longer than usual for Gayle as the giant left-hander will not be available for BPL franchise Barisal Bulls before December 4.
Some good news though has finally arrived in the shape of “Boom Boom” Afridi, who is all set to arrive today to join his side, the Sylhet Super Stars.
Following the conclusion of the Pakistan-England three-T20I series yesterday in Sharjah, the remaining foreign cricketers are expected to reach the port city, starting from today.
Opening batsman Ahmed Shehzad and all-rounder Shoaib Malik are expected to play the next match for Comilla Victorians.
Fast bowler Wahab Riaz is expected to feature for Rangpur Riders in their upcoming game against Chittagong Vikings while tall paceman Mohammad Irfan is likely to play for Dhaka Dynamites in their forthcoming clash against the Bulls. Another Pakistani batsman Umar Akmal is also expected to join the Vikings soon.
