Peshawar Zalmi announces talent hunt for cricketers in UK, Europe.

LAHORE -- Pakistan Super League's (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi announced that it will hold cricket trials abroad, and conduct a talent hunt for cricketers in the United Kingdom and other European countries.

The coaching panel for the Zalmi Talent Hunt UK includes former Pakistan cricketers Inzamam-Ul-Haq, Muhammad Akram, left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz, South Africa's Hashim Amla and England's cricket coach James Foster.

A statement issued by Peshawar Zalmi said that the overseas team will be formed after the completion of the hunt, which will then participate in in "who will become KP's champion" tournament to be held this year in Peshawar.

"The purpose of organising the talent hunt is to project a positive image of Pakistan in the world and to convey the message of unity, love and peace through cricket," said Javed Afridi, Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi.

Inzamam, who is also the president of the franchise, said that it is an opportunity for young...

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