シャヒーン・アフリディはパキスタンのためにテストクリケットを無視するだろうか？ BPL 2024/25 のプレイにスターペーサーが含まれる: レポート

パキスタンでは、バングラデシュ・プレミアリーグ（BPL）2024/25の開催期間中に4つのテストマッチが予定されている。

Pakistan’s star fast bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, is set to feature in the 11th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). According to reports, he is signed by defending champions Fortune Barishal, sparking questions about his commitment to Test cricket amidst a packed international schedule. The 24-year-old pacer, known for his lethal left-arm pace, will be making his BPL debut this upcoming season.

Shaheen to play BPL, but has PCB granted NOC?

Reports from Bangladeshi media confirm that Afridi has been signed as a direct recruit by the defending champions Fortune Barishal. However, his availability will be limited, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has granted him a No Objection Certificate (NOC) only until January 15, 2025. This restricts Shaheen to Barishal’s first five matches in the tournament, which runs from December 30, 2024, to February 7, 2025.

Barishal boasts a formidable squad for the season, featuring international stars like Kyle Mayers, Dawid Malan, and Mohammad Nabi, alongside local legends including Tamim Iqbal and Mushfiqur Rahim. Shaheen’s inclusion is expected to bolster their bowling attack significantly.