Afghanistan, Pakistan discuss ways to strengthen cricketing ties

Pakistan’s Embassy in Kabul said on Saturday that Ambassador Obaid ur Rehman Nizamani hosted members of the Afghan National Cricket team at his residence and discussed ways to strengthen cricketing ties with the players.

The ambassador said he had been “delighted to host the incredibly talented national cricket team” and discussed with them ways to strengthen cricketing ties between the two brotherly countries.

He expressed best wishes for their upcoming tours and also appreciated their efforts, dedication, passion and commitment for cricket.

In addition, the ambassador assured them of his full support for the betterment of cricket in Afghanistan.

The ambassador also presented a calligraphic painting to the chairman of Afghanistan Cricket Board.

Management of ACB and players, including Mirwais Ashraf, the chairman, Naseeb Khan, the CEO, Hashmatullah Shaheedi, the National Team Captain, Imran Farhat, HPC Coach, Rana Naveed ul Hassan and other officials attending the meeting.

Afghanistan will tour Sri Lanka for an ODI series commencing on June 2. They will then visit Bangladesh for their first all-format tour.