Afridi starts charity
All-rounder Shahid Afridi is organising a Twenty20 fixture to raise funds for the almost 500,000 people displaced by a military operation in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
All-rounder Shahid Afridi is organising a Twenty20 fixture to raise funds for the almost 500,000 people displaced by a military operation in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province.
Inspired by former captain Imran Khan, who has established a cancer hospital in Lahore, Afridi has foundered a similar facility in the remote Tangi Banda village.
"I am in talks with the authorities and will soon announce a Twenty20 match in Lahore to raise funds. I want to return to my country what it has given me, with an aim to serve my people," said Afridi.
The veteran batsman and leg-spinner is eager to see teenagers avoid political extremism – and rather garner interests in education and sport.
"The youth in remote areas have no education. If we educate them then they can be more helpful for the country," he concluded.
Latest
-
NewsEngland chasing 74 to win first Test against Sri Lanka
Jack Leach’s five wickets ended the home side’s resistance.
-
NewsAngelo Mathews half-century holds up England’s bid for first Test victory
Sri Lanka were 302 for seven at tea for a lead of 16 runs.
-
NewsSri Lanka close in on England’s lead behind century from Lahiru Thirimanne
Sri Lanka trail by 44 at lunch on day three of the first Test.
-
NewsSri Lanka v England Day Three: Joe Root at the double but Sri Lanka show grit
Captain Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
-
NewsJack Leach admits there is room for improvement as Sri Lanka frustrate England
Leach and Sam Curran struck for the tourists in the hosts’ second innings.
-
NewsJoe Root’s double century keeps England in command despite rally from Sri Lanka
Captain Root had ended day one on 66, day two on 168 and marched onwards to 228 on the third morning.
-
NewsEngland captain Joe Root reaches fine double century before Sri Lanka fight back
Root was the last man out for England after scoring 228 to record a fourth double ton for his country.
-
NewsCaptain Joe Root completes fine double century as England build formidable lead
Root became only the fifth England player to score a Test double hundred in Asia.
-
NewsSri Lanka v England Day 2: Joe Root excels alongside Dan Lawrence
The England captain and his new team-mate added 173 to build England’s advantage.
-
NewsNine rookies in Pakistan squad for South Africa series
Pakistan have included nine uncapped players in their 20-man squad for the two-Tests against South Africa, starting on January 26.