LAHORE – President Dr Arif Alvi Saturday announced honorary citizenship andthe highest civilian award for Peshawar Zalmi captain, Darren Sammy inrecognition of his most important role in the restoration of internationalcricket in Pakistan and his love for the country.
The Pakistan Cricket Board tweeted that the President had announced honorarycitizenship and the highest civilian award for Darren Sammy for hisdistinguished reputation and outstanding service to Pakistan cricket.
Javed Afridi, Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi said that Darren Sammy, who lovedPakistan, had been promised the highest civilian award and Pakistanicitizenship which were proud moments for Peshawar Zalmi as well as cricketfans across the country.
In his Twitter message, Javed Afridi said “The decision to give DarrenSammy the highest civilian award in Pakistan is truly a reflection of thefeelings of the lovers of cricket and Pakistan. Indeed, the services ofthis impeccable man are unforgettable for cricket’s return to Pakistan.”
In Pakistan cricket history, this honor came in the part of Peshawar Zalmi,whose captain Darren Sami was awarded the highest civilian award by thegovernment of Pakistan, he added.
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” We are thankful to the Almighty Allah and grateful to the government ofPakistan as well as our fans,” he said.
In the PSL-II final, Peshawar Zalmi’s entire squad came to Lahore under theleadership of Darren Sammy and in the final where Peshawar Zalmi achieved ahistoric success, Darren Sammy and Peshawar Zalmi made great strides inrestoring international cricket in Pakistan.
Darren Sammy lives in the heart of Pakistani fans through his Pashto andUrdu tweets.The man who made West Indies the Champions of T20 World cup is now calledas Darren Sammy Khan by his Pakistani fans.
