PHC, Woking Cricket Club play friendly match

LONDON: Pakistan High Commission London’s Cricket Team played a T20 friendly match with Woking Cricket Club at Woking and Horsell Cricket Club on Saturday.

High Commissioner Moazzam Ahmad Khan, an avid cricketer himself, and his spouse attended the match. They were warmly welcomed by Jonathan Lord MP, Mayor of Woking Cllr Beryl Hunwicks and the local community members, said a statement.

Speaking on the occasion, the High Commissioner said he and his wife were delighted that their first interaction with the community was taking place through cricket which happens to be the most popular sport in Pakistan.

On a lighter note, Khan shared he had been playing some serious cricket in the past which he still had not been able to take out of his mind. The High Commissioner thanked the hosts and the local team for the warm welcome they extended to him and his spouse.

He also commended them for organising a lovely day out in their beautiful city when the cricketing season was coming to close. The High Commissioner said he was looking forward to more sports events in the future to connect with the community.

The MP and the Mayor thanked the High Commissioner for reaching out and choosing Woking for his first public attendance. They said cricket was one of the many things that enhanced friendship between England and Pakistan, adding: “Woking is a diverse community with many Pakistanis living cohesively here”.

They wished the High Commissioner a peaceful and productive stay and hoped to jointly organise more such useful activities in the future. Maintaining social distancing, both the teams and the local cricket fans enjoyed the day out.