Bangladesh Women’s cricket tour of Pakistan celebrated by HBL

Karachi: HBL hosted a ceremony in Karachi to celebrate the Bangladesh Women Cricket Team, which was touring Pakistan; the squad was the first women’s cricket team to play in Pakistan since 2006. Shahid Afridi, Pakistan T20 Captain and a member of the HBL Cricket Team, was the Chief Guest at the event, which was attended by Mr. A. Awal Chowdhury, Director of the Women’s Wing of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), senior officials from the PCB and the President and CEO of HBL, Mr. Nauman K. Dar along with other senior management from the Bank.
Speaking on the occasion, Shahid Afridi mentioned how he had been a part of Team HBL for over 15 years, recognizing the Bank’s role for the enablement of cricket and other sports. He thanked the Bangladesh Government and BCB for sending the team to Pakistan, stressing the importance for sports as a tool for improving relations between countries. He also recognized the performance of the both sides, congratulating Team Pakistan on their series win.
Speaking thereafter, the President and CEO of HBL, Mr. Nauman K Dar welcomed the Bangladesh team and gave special thanks to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina Wazed and BCB President Nazmul Hassan, recognizing their efforts in making this series a reality. ***