Afridi to unveil SPL T20 Cup in Madinah today

JEDDAH — Former captain of Pakistan Shahid Afridi will unveil the MCA Saudi Premier League T20 Cup trophy in Madinah Saturday night. The unveiling ceremony is coinciding with the visit of Afridi, who is in the Kingdom on a private trip to perform Umrah and pray at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Madinah Cricket Association (MCA) in coordination with Jeddah Cricket Association will launch the My Care Hala (MCH)-sponsored Saudi Premier League T20 Cup after Isha (night) prayer at the Madinah Oberoi Hotel. The main sponsor of the tournament is My Care Hala Group, which supports cricket activities in the Kingdom as part of its Corporate Social Responsibilities toward the community. UT Lines is co-sponsoring the event. This league is being organized by Madinah Cricket Association with the backing of Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA), which began the Saudi Premier League (SPL) T20 events. — SG