ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 : Legendary Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind the Capital Premier League (CPL), hailing it as a vital platform for uniting overseas Pakistanis who want to contribute to their homeland.<\/p>\n
Speaking at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between the CPL Brand Ambassador Shoaib Akhtar and CPL top notch here at a local hotel on Thursday, he expressed his pleasure for being part of the League. \u201cI\u2019m glad to serve through CPL for the betterment of the country,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Akhtar emphasized the significance of CPL in connecting overseas Pakistanis with their roots. \u201cThis league is an important effort to bridge the gap between overseas Pakistanis and Pakistan. It\u2019s a great initiative, and I\u2019ll do my best to support it,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
When asked about Pakistan\u2019s early exit from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Akhtar expressed his disappointment. However, he lauded Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Shah Afridi and others saying we feel extremely happy when they perform well.<\/p>\n
By hosting the Champions Trophy we have proved that Pakistan is a safe haven and there is no problem of security here.
\nAkhtar also commended the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his efforts to revamp Pakistan cricket. \u201cWork needs to be done at the grassroots level, and leagues like CPL are essential breeding grounds for talented players,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
CPL President Ch. Arshad Ali Bega welcomed Akhtar on board, saying, \u201cWe\u2019re honoured to have him with us. We\u2019ll unite overseas Pakistanis through this league thus bridging the gaps.\u201d<\/p>\n
CPL CEO Aftab Ahmad Nayyar Siddiqui pledged to take the league\u2019s mission forward. \u201cWe thank everyone who has supported us in making CPL a reality,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Ambassador CPL and senior journalist Afzal Butt praised Akhtar\u2019s commitment to merit. \u201cShoaib Akhtar is a stalwart who always advocates merit, and his involvement in CPL will ensure that meritocracy prevails,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Brig Ahsan Afridi of Green Tourism Pakistan Private Limited highlighted the significant contribution of sports to Pakistan\u2019s tourism industry. \u201cWe\u2019ll continue to support CPL, even after the event, to promote tourism and sports in Pakistan,\u201d he said.
\nThe CPL Director Cricket Operations Waqar Ahmed was also present at the ceremony.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
ISLAMABAD, Mar 6 : Legendary Pakistani pacer Shoaib Akhtar has thrown his weight behind the Capital Premier League (CPL), hailing it as a vital platform for uniting overseas Pakistanis who want to contribute to their homeland. Speaking at a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony […]<\/p>\n
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