Shahid Afridi interested in buying franchise in Pakistan Junior League

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is interested in buying a franchise in the Pakistan Junior League (PJL).

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja announced last month that Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium would host the first edition of PJL. Six-city based franchise teams will participate in the 19-match competition from October 1-15.

The young players will be selected through a draft system and each dug-out will have an iconic player who will serve as the team’s mentor or coach.

While talking to a local news channel, Afridi expressed his plans to own a team. “I have plans about buying an Under-19 team because it will be beneficial for the youngsters, both, financially and in terms of learning from experienced players,” said Afridi.

“I firmly believe that coaching should be done at junior levels because the senior team only requires man management,” he added.

“I have spoken to a couple of friends about it because I don’t know how much it will cost. But I’m very interested in sharing my experience with the youngsters by becoming a part of the Under-19 PSL. I would be very happy to share my ups and downs with the younger generation,” he concluded.