This file photo taken on March 24, 2016 shows Pakistan’s captain Shahid Afridi batting during a training session at the Punjab Cricket Stadium Association Stadium in Mohali.
A burgeoning Twenty20 tournament and growing interest from abroad is turning Hong Kong into one of Asia’s fastest-rising cricketing destinations -- and could help the sport make inroads into mainland China. PHOTO /AFP
What you need to know:
Hong Kong’s T20 Blitz is approaching only its second edition but already it is attracting a number of well-known players, including Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq and hard-hitting all-rounder Shahid Afridi.