'Sultan of Swing' in action: Wasim Akram set to lead Sultan XI against Shoaib Malik's Toofan XI

LAHORE - Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram will be playing an exhibition match in Multan next month.

The fast pacer will not only play the match but will also lead his team Sultan XI against Shoaib Malik’s Toofan XI at the launch of Multan Sultans - an event being dubbed as ‘Multan Da Muqabla’ - on February 4.

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??Waiting to see our Sultans cheer in Multan Cricket Stadium! #SaadaMultan#SaadaMuqabla #SaadiVaari pic.twitter.com/GYPrnmKTAf

— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) January 20, 2018

“Cricket fans will have the opportunity to watch their favourite players like Wasim Akram and Shoaib Malik,” confirmed an official of Multan Sultans on Friday.

Opening batsman Imran Nazir will also be playing the exhibition match to showcase his support for the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

- The Supreme Sultan @wasimakramlive is going to be in Sohna Multan on 4th Feb!
Multan da Muqabla hoga, Team launch hogi aur Sultan of Swing ki bowling bhi ?
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— Multan Sultans (@MultanSultans) January 19, 2018

Each team will include four members from the Multan Sultans 2018 PSL squad, two celebrities, one member from AMK Associates, two kids from local clubs and one underprivileged youngster from Muslim Hands Foundation.