New Delhi, Apr 5 (IANS): Former cricketer Madan Lal is all set to make his television debut with "Hum Ne Li Hai..Shapath".

He has been roped in to be part of special episodes revolving around cricket. To be aired on Life OK, the show will have the veteran cricketer playing himself.

He will be seen as cricket expert and assist the team of "Hum Ne Li Hai..Shapath" to solve cricket-related crimes.

The legendary cricketer is excited to be part of the show.

"I am very excited. This is the first time I will be seen in a TV series and the best part is that I will be seen playing myself in the show. I am hoping my audiences like and accept me in this avatar, as they always have," he said in a statement.

He has already started shooting for the first episode, which goes on air this weekend.

TV actress Mala Salariya, previously seen playing Ananya in Life OK's "Dil Se Di Dua…Saubhagyavati Bhava", now joins the team of "Hum Ne Li Hai..Shapath".