Former first-class cricketer turned commentator, Alan Wilkins, has expressed his excitement that the Pakistan pacers, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, will be playing for Welsh Fire in The Hundred tournament this year.

In a special message for the two fast bowlers, Wilkins stated his pleasure at seeing them join the Welsh Fire and praised their exceptional skills. He also wished them luck for the upcoming tournament, and is confident that their inclusion would greatly strengthen Welsh Fire's chances of winning the tournament. 

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"Mujhe yeh jaan kar be had khushi hui ha ke Pakistan ke do azeem fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi aur Haris Rauf iss saal mere mulk (Wales) ki team ke liye The Hundred main khelain ge. "Welsh Fire" ab aik buhat mazboot team lag rahi hai," Wilkins wrote on his Twitter handle.

The Hundred, a 100-ball cricket tournament featuring eight city-based teams, is set to take place in England and Wales in August this year. 

The Pakistan pace duo were picked by Welsh Fire in The Hundred draft, which took place on March 23.

The left-arm pacer entered the draft with a reserve price of £100,000, whereas Rauf entered the draft at a reserve price of £60,000.