Pak players to feature in CPL

LAHORE: A number of Pakistani cricketers were either retained by franchises from the previous year or moved into a new one in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2018 drafts, according to reports. Fast-bowlers from Pakistan remained in high demand in CPL draft. Wahab Riaz and Junaid Khan will play from Barbados Tridents. Wahab was signed by Tridents for $40,000 while $30,000 was paid to bid for Junaid. Guyana Amazon Warriors have retained their premier pacer Sohail Tanvir for a whopping USD 160,000. Tanvir is among those players paid the maximum prices by their franchises. Being one of first 10 new picks in CPL 2018, Rumman Raees was signed by St Lucia Stars for $70,000. As a gift one his 38th birthday, Jamaica Tallawahs retained Shahid Afridi for USD 130,000. Same bid of $130,000 was placed to move Shoaib Malik to Warriors this year. Malik previously played for Tridents in CPL 2017. Karachi Kings captain Imad Wasim will play from Tallawahs at a price of $110. Shadab Khan was also retained by Trinbago Knight Riders for the same amount as last year – $30,000. Chris Gayle (St Kitts and Nevis Patriots), Andre Russell (Tallawahs) and Dwayne Bravo (Knight Riders) have all been retained.