GWADAR: The first-ever cricket match is being played at the scenic Gwadar Cricket stadium in Balochistan.
This exhibition match has been organized by singer-actor Fakhr-e-Alam in the lush green stadium of Gwadar amidst the mountains of Balochistan.
The match features two teams Showbiz Sharks against the Gwadar Dolphins. British High Commissioner to Pakistan Christian Turner presided over the coin toss at the stadium.
“An honour to preside over coin toss at inaugural #CricketAtGwadar match at beautiful Gwadar stadium,” said the envoy. Gwadar Dolphins had chosen to bowl against Showbiz Sharks.
The world’s most beautiful Gwadar cricket stadium is hosting an exhibition match for the first time. You won’t find another cricket stadium like this on earth.
The 1st ever match at Gwadar Stadium is dedicated to Muhammad Ali Sadpara. #CricketAtGwadar pic.twitter.com/chwuVf0HoN— Elliott Jenson (@EliottJenson) February 19, 2021
Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) Zulfi Bukhari dedicated the match to mountaineer Muhammad Ali Sadpara. Special prayers were also offered for the mountaineer before the match.
“The first match of Gwadar Stadium is being played in honour of the son of Pakistan, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, This is the beauty of Pakistan from K2 to Gwadar as tragedies also unite us,” he said.
Bukhari said he is excited to play on the most beautiful cricket pitch in the world and said the world will witness the hospitality of the region. He said there will be a tournament every year at Gwadar Cricket Stadium He said the government will focus on making Gwadar the most beautiful tourist destination in the world.
Showbiz Sharks is captained by PCB CEO Waseem Khan and includes Fakhr-e-Alam, Faysal Qureishi, Ali Zafar, Saleem Sheikh, Aijaz Aslam, Shehzad Roy, Sami Khan, Kamran Jeelani, Salman Saeed, Ali Safina and Noman Habib.
The Gwadar Dolphins, on the other hand, includes local players and politicians including Zulfi Bukhari, Ali Zaidi and GOC Gwadar.
Last month, Pakistani TV personality Fakhr-e-Alam uploaded a video of the beautiful Gwadar cricket ground in Balochistan, describing it as the “most beautiful cricket ground” he had ever seen.
In a short video clip, Alam urged people to come out and play cricket in the Gwadar cricket ground. The video showcased the large, lush green stadium built between a long road and jagged edges of the mountains.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) shared the photo and challenged others to find a more picturesque stadium.
