ISLAMABAD – Peshawar Zalmi has set a new precedence in the history ofPakistan.
Zalmi has arrived in London to roam around and provide fans the opportunityto capture selfies with the team.
“This initiative is dedicated to Pakistan and our Armed Forces,” saidPeshawar Zalmi Chairman, Javed Afridi.
The ‘Zalmi Family’ expresses hope that it would receive a rousing welcomeby the Londoners and the Zalmi fans residing in London, owing to theservices it provided for the betterment of sports in Pakistan, a privatenews channel reported.
Peshawar Zalmi has also provided an opportunity to the Londoners to winexciting prizes for which a photograph of the LondonZalmiBus is to becaptured.
Javed has announced that exclusive merchandise including signed PeshawarZalmi shirts and souvenirs would be handed over to the winners who uploadthe picture with the hashtag #LondonZalmiBus.
“Zalmi has fans around the world and we are always looking to connect withthem. Zalmi fans are our most prized asset, he said.
#LondonZalmiBus This is for the first time, the Zalmi team has arrived inLondon”, he added.
Led by Darren Sammy, the team won the second edition of Pakistan SuperLeague in 2017 and has been on the hunt for new talent across the country.
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Peshawar Zalmi has also tried to help the victims of Army Public School,Peshawar as a fully-funded trip of 152 children to Dubai was arranged bythe team so they could take part in the opening ceremony of Pakistan SuperLeague season 1. The franchise is also exploring other areas of sportsbesides cricket and is nurturing the young talent so they can fulfill theirdreams and a positive image of the country can be projected.
The London tour is a testament to the same intention.
Fans from all over the world and Pakistanis visiting London wereoverwhelmed to see their own team roaming around the streets of London.
Javed also said: “Through this campaign, we are not only connecting withour fans but also portraying a positive image of Pakistan at a globalscale”.
He added that the campaign is dedicated to Pakistan and the Pakistan ArmedForces.
The #LondonZalmiBus can be seen through these routes: Willesden, Putney,Tottenham, Clapton, Edgware (Sov London), East Perivale, LeaInterchange-Tower Tr, Limebourne-Abellio, Norwood (Arr Lon South), NewCross-Go Ahead, Shepherd Bush-Trandv, Wood Green & Westbourne Park.
