No takers for Shahid Afridi in Caribbean Premier League

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi – who offered to take over the reins of the national team after its miserable exit from the World T20 tournament – failed to secure a spot for himself in the Caribbean Premier League, Express News reported on Friday. A notable omission, Afridi was not selected by any of the six franchises part of the league. Known for his explosive batting style, and lack of consistency, Afridi is ranked fifth in the International Cricket Council (ICC) rankings for all-rounders and ninth in rankings for bowlers in the T20 format.