Hampshire [UK], September 2 (ANI): Hampshire Cricket on Wednesday announced that Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi will play for the club in this year's Vitality Blast.

"The 20-year-old seamer will represent Hampshire in this year's Vitality Blast," Hampshire Cricket said in a statement.

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The pacer will be joining the squad from September 2 to October 4. He will be available for the last seven group matches plus the knock-out stages, if Hampshire qualify.

Afridi on Tuesday helped Pakistan to win the third T20I against England as he took two wickets while conceding 28 runs in four overs.

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Pakistan secured a five-run win in the match and with this, the visitors managed to level the three-match series. (ANI)

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