Retired Test wicketkeeper Brad Haddin has joined the global T20 merry-go-round, announcing his intention to play in the inaugural Pakistan Super League.
Haddin, 37, joins 40-year-old Brad Hodge and a host of T20 specialists from around the world who will look to cash in on the tournament played in the United Arab Emirates next year.
Haddin announced his retirement from international cricket earlier this month, but said he would continue to play T20 cricket for the Sydney Sixers in the Big Bash League.
The PSL confirmed Haddin's signing through social media.
Each of the five franchises will be able to select four international players in a draft.
English trio Kevin Pietersen, Luke Wright and Tim Brennan have nominated for the tournament, while Chris Gayle, Kieron Pollard, Darren Sammy, Dwayne Bravo, Dwayne Smith and Sunil Narine head up the West Indian contingent.
Sri Lankan nominees include Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Tillakaratne Dilshan and Thisara Perera. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan is also named among the players who will vie for a place in the competition.
The PSL said a number of former cricketing greats will be on a coaching roster, allowing for them to be drafted.
Among them are former Australian coach Mickey Arthur, New Zealand's Stephen Fleming, South Africa's Gary Kirsten and Zimbabwe's Andy Flower.
Other former greats nominating to coach include West Indies great Gordon Greenidge, Sri Lankan quick Chaminda Vaas, English county batsman and current Afghanistan coach Andy Moles, Indian all-rounder Robin Singh and England's Chris Adams.
The tournament begins on February 4 and be played across Dubai and Sharjah for 20 days.
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