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PTCL co-sponsors Pakistan’s kit for NZ series

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Press Release December 26, 2017

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Pakistan team jersey for the T20I series to be played in New Zealand starting in January next year will be co-sponsored by Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), announced Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) at the kit unveiling ceremony held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday.

The cricket team kit was unveiled jointly by Chief Commercial Officer PTCL Adnan Shahid, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Najam Sethi and Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed along with Marketing and Communication Executive Vice President of PTCL Syed Shahzad Shah.

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Speaking on the occasion, Shahid said: “Cricket and PTCL both connect the country and unite the nation. We are excited to co-sponsor T20 team kit of Pakistan cricket team, which is also the world number one team in shortest format’s rankings.”

“Like all Pakistanis, we wish the team all the best and hope it will continue the winning streak and win the tough New Zealand series comprehensively. PTCL will continue supporting PCB and Pakistan cricket in future as well,” he said.

Sethi said that PCB is taking care of all aspects of cricket in Pakistan. “PCB, as the governing body of cricket in Pakistan, is involved in all aspects of the game and in promoting the interests of Pakistan cricket both in the country and abroad.”

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He then thanked PTCL for their support. “PCB was grateful to PTCL for co-sponsoring the T20 series to be played against New Zealand. The tour will offer a new dimension to Pakistan team as they will play in different conditions against a formidable opponent,” he added.

Ahmed acknowledged PCB’s efforts and said it was an honour for him to have the opportunity of leading the country in the forthcoming series in New Zealand.

Sarfaraz also expressed his gratitude to PTCL for coming forward and supporting Pakistan cricket team.

He continued: “New Zealand tour would offer a good opportunity to me and the team to showcase our best in different playing conditions.