Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, who led the country to their first-ever ICC Champions Trophy title in 2017, attended the trophy tour event at a private college in Karachi. Sarfaraz received a hero’s welcome from students and faculty alike upon his arrival. The wicket-keeper, while talking with students, reminisced about the unforgettable moments from their victorious campaign. “All our players will remember every single moment from that event. It was a historic achievement for us,” he shared. He posed proudly with the gleaming Champions Trophy, surrounded by the eager students, who were thrilled to be part of the occasion. Originally, Sarfaraz Ahmed was scheduled to join the Champions Trophy tour at the iconic Mohatta Palace, however, due to permission issues, the photo shoot was relocated to the college.

The ongoing Champions Trophy tour commenced in Karachi on November 20, captivating the city. On the inaugural day, the trophy was showcased at the vibrant Burns Road food street, allowing fans to soak in the atmosphere of celebration. The following day, the silverware was showcased at the Hanif Mohammad High-Performance Centre, located in the National Bank Cricket Arena. The trophy was later taken to the Edhi Centre followed by a picturesque photoshoot at Seaview, capturing the trophy against the stunning backdrop of the coastline. It’s worth noting that the trophy’s tour of Karachi is set to continue until November 25. The much-anticipated journey of the prestigious silverware began with a grand launch at the Pakistan Monument in Islamabad on November 17.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan