Former international cricket player for Pakistan, Mohammad Amir, has joined his team Asia Lions for Legends League Cricket (LLC) in Doha, Qatar. Amir, who played for Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Karachi Kings, joined the Lions after his team was eliminated from the eighth edition. Amir took nine wickets in seven PSL 8 outings.
The Lions were scheduled to play against World Giants in the third match of the LLC, but the match was delayed due to a wet outfield. Lions, featuring Pakistani greats including Shahid Afridi, Misbah-ul-Haq, Shoaib Akhtar, Sohail Tanvir, and Abdul Razzaq, beat India Maharajas in their first game by nine runs.
Former Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq led the Lions from the front as they won their opening game of the league. Led by Afridi, the Lions posted 165-6 in 20 overs while batting first. Misbah was the top performer with his calculated innings of 73 off 50 balls. Despite losing batting partners at the other end, Misbah utilized his experience for the Lions and kept the scoreboard ticking. Upul Tharanga (40) was the only supportive hand for Misbah as they both scored 108 runs together.
In response, the Lions restricted Maharajas to 156-9 in 20 overs. LLC is a three-team tournament featuring legendary cricketers from across the world. It is being hosted in Doha, Qatar, and features legendary cricketers from Pakistan, including Afridi, Misbah, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Akhtar, Abdul Razzak, Mohammad Amir, and Sohail Tanvir. The tournament will be played from March 10 to 20 in Qatar.
It should be noted that Qatar, after hosting the FIFA World Cup for the first time last year, is now looking forward to hosting more mega sports events in the future. The LLC is a significant event that will showcase the skills and talents of legendary cricketers from around the world, including Pakistan. Amir’s inclusion in the Lions’ squad will undoubtedly bolster their chances in the tournament.
