Leicestershire sign Umar Akmal as T20 Blast cover
Tuesday 19 May 2015 19:08, UK
Leicestershire have signed Pakistan batsman Umar Akmal for part of their upcoming T20 Blast schedule.
Akmal, who has 59 international caps in cricket's shortest format, will play four games next month when Grant Elliott is otherwise engaged with New Zealand.
He said: "This will be my first time playing T20 for a county and I am very excited to be handed this opportunity. The club have put their trust in me so I will give my 100 per cent efforts to repay their faith."
Among the games Akmal is in line to play is a June 12 meeting with Northamptonshire, who will have his Paksitan team-mate and former Foxes favourite Shahid Afridi in thier line-up.
Head coach Andrew McDonald said: "It is brilliant that we are signing a player of Umar’s quality for when Grant is on international duty with New Zealand.
"Our fans should get the chance to see Umar at Grace Road on June 12 and we are all looking forward to him showcasing his skills over the course of the four games."
