Always feel honored to play with Shahid Afridi: Umar Akmal

ISLAMABAD: National cricketer Umar Akmal is looking forward to reuniting with Shahid Afridi on the ground during Kashmir Premier League (KPL) season 2. 

Afridi and Akmal will represent the newly-introduced franchise Jammu Janbaz in the KPL 2, scheduled from August 13 to 25 in Muzaffarabad. 

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of training camp, Akmal said he signed a contract with Janbaz without reviewing it due to his bond with Afridi. 

"I didn't read my contract with Janbaz as Afridi had called me before signing," he said. "I always feel honored to play with Shahid Afridi," added Akmal who make his KPL debut. 

Akmal eyes strong performances in the league. "It's my first KPL season and I am very excited about it. I will try my best to perform for my team in every department," he said. 

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