Pakistan Blind Team Gets Grand Send-off for Asia Cup in Dhaka
Lahore : The Pakistan Blind Cricket Team received a grand send-off at a special ceremony organized by the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) ahead of its departure for Dhaka,
Bangladesh, to participate in the 2nd T20 Asia Cup Cricket of the Blind, scheduled to be held from November 14 to 20, 2026.
The occasion was graced by Mr. Humayun Javed Khan, Senior General Manager, External Affairs, and Col. (Retd.) Ijaz Ahmad Nasir,
Special Assistant to the Chairman, representing Interloop Limited, the Official Sponsor of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Team; Mr. Osama Sharoon Niazai, Director, Domestic Cricket, and Mr. Kashif Zahid, General Manager, Domestic Linkages,
representing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB); and Mr. Amjad Khan, representing HabibMetro, Co-Sponsor of the national team.
The distinguished guests expressed their support and solidarity with the national contingent and extended their best wishes for a successful Asia Cup campaign.
Syed Sultan Shah, Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC), welcomed the distinguished guests and expressed his sincere gratitude to Interloop Limited for its valuable sponsorship and to the PCB and Habib Metropolitan Bank for their continued support and encouragement.
He highlighted the team's preparations and reaffirmed PBCC's commitment to promoting and strengthening blind cricket in Pakistan. He expressed confidence that the national players would demonstrate their exceptional talent, determination and competitive spirit in the continental championship.
Mr. Humayun Javed Khan, Senior General Manager, External Affairs Interloop Limited, appreciated the remarkable achievements, dedication and resilience of Pakistan's blind cricketers.
They extended their best wishes to the national team for the Asia Cup and expressed confidence that the players would demonstrate their exceptional talent and competitive spirit on the international stage. They also reaffirmed the importance of supporting and promoting inclusive sports.
Mr. Osama Sharoon Niazai, Director, Domestic Cricket, PCB representing the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), appreciated PBCC's efforts in the development and promotion of blind cricket and encouraged the players to maintain their winning tradition.
They conveyed their best wishes to the national contingent and expressed confidence in its ability to bring further laurels to the country.
Mr. Amjad Khan, representing HabibMetro, encouraged the players to compete with confidence and determination and wished them success in bringing the Asia Cup title home.
Nisar Ali, Captain of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Team, expressed his gratitude to Interloop Limited, the PCB and Habib Metropolitan Bank for their encouragement and support.
He assured the guests that the team is highly motivated and fully committed to delivering its best performance, competing for the continental title and bringing further glory to Pakistan.
Dr. Prof. Anwar Ali Sial, Team Manager of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Team, also acknowledged the valuable support extended by the sponsors and the PCB. He expressed confidence in the team's preparations and emphasized the players' determination to represent Pakistan with pride, discipline and sportsmanship.
The Pakistan Blind Cricket Team will depart from Lahore for Dhaka, Bangladesh, in the early hours of November 12, 2026, via Sri Lanka, to begin its campaign in the continental championship.
The national contingent will travel with high hopes, strong determination and the ambition of bringing the Asia Cup trophy home.
