Shahid Afridi says T10 is best format to represent cricket at Olympics

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is all set to make his debut for new outfit Qalandars in Abu Dhabi T10 league. Afridi has also been named captain of franchise. He last played an international game in May 2018 and is still popular among T20 circuit. Afridi believes that T10 format has potential to represent Cricket in Olympics.

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T10 can be played at Olympics

Afridi who played 398 ODIs and 99 T20Is for Pakistan said league has potential because matches are fast and y end in 90 minutes. He said that  Abu Dhabi T10 can be a good platform for testing sport for Olympics. Afridi stated that cricket should look at ways to evolve and increase its popularity and excitement among youngsters. Several star players are set to take part in tournament like Andre Russell, Shane Watson, and Eoin Morgan.

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third edition of tournament will be held in Abu Dhabi between vember 14 to 24. telecast rights being bought by Sony Pictures Limited resulting in a wider range of audiences. Afridi ded that T10 league will be soon played across world and drew comparisons with rise of T20 cricket. Afridi said that with time and more participation, format can rise to popularity just like T20 did.

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Qalandars are a popular brand in Pakistan. Qalandars also have a PSL franchise by name Lahore Qalandars.  first two editions of T10 were held in Sharjah but third edition will be held in Abu Dhabi. 

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