Friendly cricket: match Afridi’s team defeats Pak Army

Shahid Afridi said the players of North Waziristan have a lot of talent

BANNU: Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi on Wednesday said the players of North Waziristan have a lot of talent but need more opportunities to shine. Speaking after a friendly match played between Afridi IDPs-11 and Army IDPs-11, Afridi said he faced several good bowlers on the occasion and enjoyed playing the match. He promised to establish a cricket academy in Bannu to hone the skill of players in the region, adding a hospital would also be set up to provide health care facilities to people. The friendly match was won by Afridi IDPs-11 by 31 runs. Later, he prayed for the people of North Waziristan, especially for their safe return to their homes. At the end, trophies and other prizes were also distributed among both teams.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 23^rd, 2014.