Former Sri Lankan national cricket team captain Shahid Afridi has been named captain of the franchise Gal Gladiators.
Shahid Afridi has been named captain of the team by the Gladiators while Sri Lankan batsman Bhanuka Raja Pakse will be his vice-captain.
The Sri Lankan Premier League franchise Gal Gladiators wanted to hand over the leadership of the first team to national cricket team wicketkeeper-batsman Sarfraz Ahmed.
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Following the selection of Sarfraz Ahmed in New Zealand, the Gladiators have appointed Shahid Afridi as their captain.
The Sri Lankan Premier League kicks off on November 27, with the Gal Gladiators' first match being against Jaffna Stallions.
The 5 teams in the event include Colombo Kings, Dambulla Hawks, Gal Gladiators, Jaffna Stallions and Candy Tuskers.
