Double-wicket event proposal: foreign stars likely to play in Pakistan, says Afridi

Flamboyant all-rounder Shahid Afridi Saturday said he was trying to bring international cricket back to Pakistan and a number of foreign stars have shown an interest. "All of us have to make efforts to bring international cricket back to Pakistan," Afridi, who said he has talked to a number of foreign players about an exhibition competition, told AFP.
"I have spoken to a number of top players from different countries and have got good feedback on travelling to Pakistan for a double-wicket competition," said Afridi. Afridi said New Zealand's Daniel Vettori and Jacob Oram, West Indian Chris Gayle and some Australian players including paceman Shaun Tait were among those with whom he had discussed the proposal.
"Most of them have expressed great interest in the event and in playing in Pakistan so I am seriously planning to organise the event, which can allay players' fears on Pakistan," he said. Afridi added he will also try to convince some Indian players.