PESHAWAR, Oct 30 (APP):A friendly cricket match between Governor XI and Business XI was played at DHA here on Friday, with Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi and former Pakistan cricket star Shahid Khan Afridi leading their respective teams.
PPP Parliamentary Leader Ahmed Karim Kundi and former Test cricketer Riaz Afridi also participated in the match.
In the four-over game, Business XI secured victory by hitting a boundary on the last delivery after Governor XI, led by Governor Faisal Karim Kundi, scored 44 runs.
Speaking on the occasion, Governor Faisal Karim Kundi said that the purpose of organizing the match was to convey a message of peace and promote sports activities. He said sports are the best means to promote peace, positive thinking and brotherhood among people.
The Governor said Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is blessed with immense talent and the government would take effective steps to provide opportunities to youth and highlight their abilities. He added that sports grounds are being revived for young people and efforts would continue to engage them in positive activities.
He said the doors of Governor House are open for the public and everyone has to play their role for the promotion of sports in the province.
Shahid Khan Afridi said that collective efforts are needed for the promotion of sports in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said Pakistan, particularly KP, has no shortage of talent and providing opportunities to youth is a shared responsibility of the government and society.
He added that sports can help project a positive image of Pakistan across the world and everyone should contribute towards establishing peace.
Shahid Khan Afridi said that he belongs to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and has a strong desire to promote and develop sports in the province.
He said that if he had come from Karachi or Islamabad, the people living here would have been expected to promote sports in KP, but being from this province, he feels it is his responsibility to contribute towards the development of sports. He added that the tribal areas are full of talent and the youth there should be provided proper opportunities to showcase their abilities.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
