PESHAWAR
Record holder and Test cricketers Sajid Khan, hailing from a remote village Pishttakhara of Peshawar, warmly received on arrival at Malik Cricket Academy to meet his fellow junior players.
Managing Director Malik Cricket Academy, where Sajid Khan used to play and started his cricket, garlanded Sajid Khan. Players of the Academy were also present who showered petals on Sajid Khan on his arrival to the Academy, situated at the main ring road.
Malik Farman Ali, MD of Malik Cricket Academy and the players of the academy welcoming Sajid Khan and other guests on this occasion and sprinkling flower petals on them.
Addressing a function held in his honor, Test cricketer Sajid Khan urged the players of the academy to play cricket wholeheartedly and never give up their hard work because Allah never wastes anyone’s hard work.
He said that he used to play with him in this academy and started his cricket from Pishtakhara Primary School and later joined the Academy as a kid but now after his hard work he has reached international cricket.
“Allah has given me the honor of being a part of the national cricket team and playing for Pakistan at international level,” Sajid Khan said. Sajid Khan said that his wish was to make a place in the national team and sports for Pakistan and Allah has given the same.
He also lauded Farman Lala, his mentor, for his support and all the coaches who did hard work with him during his early days of cricket. He also advised the kids to learn more about cricket with due commitment and dedication.
