RAWALPINDI
\nGovernor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Friday visited the Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium to enjoy live final Test match series between Pakistan and England.
\nDuring his visit, he held special meetings with officials from the England cricket team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). British High Commissioner Jane Marriott was also present on this occasion.
\nGovernor Kundi emphasized the importance of promoting sports and strengthening cricket ties between the two countries.
\nHe said that hosting international cricket in Pakistan is a testament to the establishment of peace and the promotion of sports in the country.
\nHe highlighted that these cricketing relations not only bring joy to the public but also engage the youth in positive activities.
\nHe expressed his desire to see the grounds of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa bustling with activity, saying that the majority of players on the national cricket team hail from the province.
\nHowever, he pointed out that there has been no first-class cricket match in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the past twelve years. Kundi aims to enhance the province\u2019s soft image globally.
\nDuring his discussions with the England cricket officials, Kundi explored various aspects of the sport and assured them of the excellent environment for cricket in Pakistan.
\nHe also engaged with PCB officials to discuss different facets of cricket development, expressing hope that more teams would visit Pakistan in the future, which would further enhance opportunities in the sports sector.
\nThe Governor interacted with the enthusiastic fans present at the stadium, appreciating their excitement and commending the players\u2019 performances. He wished the Pakistani team the best for a remarkable display of cricket.
\nThe ongoing series between Pakistan and England is proving to be highly engaging and memorable for fans, and Governor Kundi\u2019s presence at the stadium further underscores the significance of cricket in the country, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
RAWALPINDI Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, on Friday visited the Rawalpindi International Cricket Stadium to enjoy live final Test match series between Pakistan and England. During his visit, he held special meetings with officials from the England cricket team and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). British High Commissioner Jane Marriott was also present on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":439540,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-439520","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-sports"],"yoast_head":"\n