Afridi will captain Pakistan in the 2011 ICC cricket World CupHampshire have signed Pakistan one-day international captain Shahid Afridi for their Friends Provident t20 campaign. The 30-year-old all-rounder will become Hampshire's second overseas player for the tournament, alongside South African spinner Imran Tahir.
"Having played at the Rose Bowl for Pakistan, I know it's becoming one of the best places to watch cricket," Afridi told the club website.
"I hope very much to play a big part in the club's success in 2011."
The ex-Leicestershire player signed to play at the Rose Bowl last season but had to pull out due to his responsibilities as Test captain for Pakistan.
Shahid is a wonderful all-round cricketer and will be a real asset to our club "I was disappointed not to join Hampshire last season," Afridi continued. "It would have been fantastic to have been a part of the team that made history by winning the t20 trophy on home soil."
Hampshire manager Giles White added: "Shahid is a wonderful all-round cricketer and will be a real asset to our club over what should be an incredibly exciting summer at the Rose Bowl."
Hampshire's FP t20 campaign starts on 8 April when they take on Durham at the Rose Bowl.
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