DUBAI – Wicketkeeper-batsman Azam Khan has turn out to be the primary Pakistani participant to make it to the inaugural session of the Worldwide LeagueT20 (ILT20) being organized by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket board.
The 24-year-old participant has been signed by Desert Vipers, which has introduced his lineup on Twitter.
Introducing Khan, the franchise wrote: “He is one of the world’s best players of spin in T20 cricket, averaging 35 with a strike rate of 160 against slower bowlers – Azam is ideally suited to attacking those middle overs for #DesertVipers”.
Pakistan?? keeper-batter Azam Khan is an thrilling addition to Desert Vipers!
He is among the world’s greatest gamers of spin in T20 cricket, averaging 35 with a strike fee of 160 in opposition to slower bowlers – Azam is ideally suited to attacking these center overs for #DesertVipers. pic.twitter.com/hZ0Uica2Zv
— Desert Vipers (@TheDesertVipers) August 19, 2022
The son of former Pakistan keeper Moin Khan has been signed up by multinational agency Lancer Capitial, which additionally owns the Manchester United group within the English Premier League.
Moreover representing Pakistan in three T20 Internationals, Azam Khan has performed for Islamabad United and Quetta Gladiators within the Pakistan Tremendous Leageu, Galle Gladiators in Lanka Premier League and Barbados Royals within the CPL.
The ILT20 options 5 different franchise – Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, MI Emirates, Sharjah Warriors, Dubai Capital and Gulf Giants, that are all owned by Indians.
