Zim Afro T10 League: Warner, Neesham, Ali, Brathwaite Headline Direct Signings
The second season of the Zim Afro T10 league is set to commence from September 21 to 29 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Ahead of the draft scheduled for September 8, the six participating franchises have announced their direct signings, featuring a host of international superstars.
Bulawayo Braves Jaguars have secured the services of Australian opener David Warner and West Indian all-rounder Carlos Brathwaite as their icon and global superstar, respectively. Cape Town Samp Army has signed up England’s David Willey and Dawid Malan, Afghanistan’s Gulbadin Naib and Qais Ahmed.
Durban Wolves have acquired the services of New Zealand’s Colin Munro and Mark Chapman, along with Pakistan’s Yasir Shah. Zimbabwe’s Blessing Muzarabani has been signed by New York Strikers Lagos, while Bangladesh’s Rishad Hossain will join Harare Bolts alongside New Zealand’s James Neesham and Sri Lanka’s Dasun Shanaka.
Harare Bolts also boasts the presence of George Munsey (Scotland), Shehan Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka), and Kennar Lewis (West Indies). Bulawayo Braves Jaguars have added Nick Hobson and Kobe Herft (both Australia) to their squad. Durban Wolves have signed Will Smeed (England), Sharjeel Khan (Pakistan), Muhammad Irfan (Pakistan), and Yasir Shah (Pakistan).
Cape Town Samp Army has secured the services of Haider Ali (Pakistan), Adam Rossington (England), and Shahnawaz Dahani (Pakistan). NYS Lagos has signed Asif Ali (Pakistan), Najibullah Zadran (Afghanistan), Binura Fernando (Sri Lanka), Akhilesh Bogudum (USA), and Oshane Thomas (West Indies).
Jo’Burg Bangla Tigers have acquired the services of Chris Lynn (Australia), Kusal Perera (Sri Lanka), Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Hazratullah Zazai (Afghanistan), Adam Milne (New Zealand), Luke Wood (England), and Karim Janat (Afghanistan).
The Zim Afro T10 league will be followed by the second season of the US Masters League, Abu Dhabi T10, and the inaugural Lanka T10, which will conclude the season in December.
