Cricketers across the globe wish Muslims a happy Eid

Players take to Twitter to celebrate day with fans


Sports Desk June 26, 2017
PHOTO COURTESY: MOHAMMAD AMIR/TWITTER

Several players of the triumphant Pakistan side that recently claimed a historic Champions Trophy title in England had labelled the title as an early gift for the nation but the country and their multitude of fans were in their mind come the big day.
Mohammad Amir, hero with the ball in the final, remained in England to make his county debut for Essex but didn’t forget to wish everyone Eid Mubarak along with a selfie with his better half.



Other players from the side were also not far behind:





It wasn’t just the current Pakistan players who were wishing everybody a happy Eid though. Others also joined in.

The Sultans of Swings were at it:





Former captain Shahid Afridi, not in Pakistan, made it clear he was missing home:

https://twitter.com/SAfridiOfficial/status/879218494457483264

 

The Pakistan Cricket Board was also not to be left behind:



And whatever the PCB can do, the Pakistan Super League can do better:



 

Pakistani cricketers didn't have a monopoly on the wishes though. England all-rounders Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid joined in on the act:

https://twitter.com/MoeenAli/status/878850599663620096

https://twitter.com/AdilRashid03/status/878905782498099200

So too did South African all-rounder Wayne Parnell:



 

COMMENTS (1)

Tehsin Sharif | 6 years ago | Reply The best moment of champion Trophy final was first 3 overs of Mohammed Amir's after that there was all formalities of that match. It's was than onesided.
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