Pakistan's young middle order batsman Asad Shafiq has joined Habib Bank Limited as a replacement for outgoing Saleem Elahi who has joined WAPDA.
Asad made his first class debut for in late 2007 has an impressive domestic record. He scored an impressive 1244 runs at an average of nearly 50 in the 2009-2010 season.
He played just one match for PIA before he was called to join the Pakistan team for the New Zealand tour, he resigned from PIA after the World Cup and has joined HBL, PIA's arch rivals in domestic cricket.
Abdul Raqib Head of Sports Division, HBL confirmed that Asad has formally joined HBL, however he didn’t reveal the grade and status of his job.
Shahid Afridi May Join PIA:
Mean while according to sources Shahid Afridi is considering a contract offer from PIA ( Afridi is currently contracted to HBL). He has been offered the General Manager (Sports) role by PIA.
