Pakistan opening batsman Ahmad Shahzad, along with his wife, Sana Ahmad, organised an event on Saturday to raise awareness about orphan children in the country.
The event included an iftar dinner and a cricket match between the spouses, with children being part of their respective teams.
The 24-year-old batsman said he hopes the event will inspire others as well to support Pakistan’s future generations.
"We all need to inspire each other to play our part in supporting the future generation of Pakistan to the best we can," the batsman tweeted.
We all need 2 inspire each other 2 play our part in supporting the future generation of Pakistan 2 the best we can🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/1vn6W6x7az
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 25, 2016
Afridi, Shehzad join hands once again. This time for a good cause
Similarly, his wife also tweeted that she felt lucky to be a part of the lives of orphaned children.
Ahmad & I are very lucky to be able to pursue our dreams of being a part of these precious kids lives #Alhumdulilah pic.twitter.com/IVjnKqXpLh
— Sana Ahmad (@isanaahmad) June 25, 2016
Former Pakistan T20I skipper Shahid Afridi praised the couple’s efforts in working towards betterment of children.
Ahmad proud of you to c this activity May Allah Bless you both and inspire others to do the same..well done
— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) June 25, 2016
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Further, Shahzad thanked the former captain for his kind words as well as for providing an inspiration for philanthropic work in Pakistan.
Thank you Lala..I learnt from the best..your work on #HopeNotOut with SAF has inspired millions including me 😊 https://t.co/LfyLAksjx6
— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 25, 2016
Here are a few clips of the opening batsman being hit for boundaries by his better half:
And a 4 right after!! Just look at @iamAhmadshahzad teaming up on me to get me out 😂 #NotOut pic.twitter.com/734MJkB3zQ
— Sana Ahmad (@isanaahmad) June 25, 2016
Hitting a 6 to @iamAhmadshahzad 🏏💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 more on my snapchat 👻 iSanaAhmad #WomansCricketZindabad pic.twitter.com/0AijY4LlOg
— Sana Ahmad (@isanaahmad) June 25, 2016
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