Two-time Pakistan Super League (PSL) winning coach of Lahore Qalandars, Aaqib Javed has joined Toronto Nationals in their coaching staff for the upcoming third edition of the Global T20 Canada.
According to the details, Javed is all set to make his coaching debut in Canada's league. This will be the first time Javed will be coaching a franchise apart from Qalandars.
"I have time so I decided to accept this opportunity," former Test cricketer told Geo News.
"League's duration is short so I will be having a good learning experience. I will try to explore talent globally," he added.
Pakistan's superstar Shahid Afridi is also a part of Toronto for the upcoming edition. Qalandars' rising star Zaman Khan, Abdullah Shafique and Saim Ayub will also play for Toronto.
As many as 13 Pakistani players will feature in the third edition.
Complete list of Pakistani players in GT20 Canada
Vancouver Knights: Muhammad Rizwan (Icon)
Mississauga Panthers: Shoaib Malik (Icon), Azam Khan, Shahnawaz Dahani
Surrey Jaguars: Iftikhar Ahmed (Marquee), Muhammad Haris
Toronto Nationals: Shahid Afridi (Marquee), Zaman Khan, Saim Ayub, Abdullah Shafiq
Brampton: Hussain Talat, Usama Mir
Montreal: Abbas Afridi
Sohail Imran Sohail Imran is a senior reporter for Geo News.- Aaqib Javed