Pakistani cricket stars depart for BPL 2019

Pakistan cricketers, including former captain Mohammad Hafeez, have departed for the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2019.

Pakistan cricket players including Mohammad Hafeez, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Irfan, Mohammad Sami and Sohail Tanvir will be playing in the T20 tournament, scheduled to start from January 5.

Meanwhile, star all-rounder Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik will also be in action.

Off to #Bangladesh for BPL All friends remember me in your sweet duas thanks you 🏏❤️ pic.twitter.com/HBg9vHnEjh

— Amir Yamin (@amiryamin54) January 2, 2019

Always honored to represent Pakistan around the world and now its time for the #SylhetSixers show for #BPL2019. Can't wait to play under the coaching of @waqyounis99 bhai again. Keep us in your prayers.
I pray the best for you and yours. @TalhaAisham #Duaaaaain #SayaCorporation pic.twitter.com/GQpM1ZCSdw

— Mohammad Irfan (@M_IrfanOfficial) January 2, 2019

The tournament will feature six teams including Chittagong Vikings, Dhaka Dynamites, Comilla Victorians, Khulna Titans, Rajshahi Kings, Sylhet Sixers and Rangpur Riders.

BPL will witness some big names of cricketing world this year, including the likes of David Warner, Shahid Afridi, Alex Hales, Shoaib Malik, Chris Gayle, Steve Smith and others.