Currently facing a two T20 match ban, swashbuckling Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi, would be in action during the inaugural Emirates Airline Twenty20 tournament in Dubai in March.

Afridi said he is eagerly looking forward to the tournament. He will be playing for the Fly Emirates XI team in the quadrangular tournament.

The Daily Times quoted Afridi, as saying ," It is going to be a tough challenge, but I am looking forward to it immensely. I always enjoy my time in Dubai and am very excited about playing in

the tournament. I know there is a real passion among cricket fans in the UAE and it will be great to play in front of them."

South African Twenty20 champions Cape Cobras, English Twenty20 Cup holders Sussex, and Surrey Lions will be the other three teams in the tournament.