Sarfraz Ahmed, Anwar Ali to be awarded with cash prizes

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KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) and Naya Nazimabad management are holding a diner reception for Pakistan star all-rounder Anwar Ali and vice captain Sarfraz Ahmed for their recent outstanding performances for Pakistan.     

The ceremony will be held on August 8 in Lawai Stadium where, Director Sports Naya Nazimabad Management, Muhammad Iqbal will give away a cash award of Rs.500,000 to both the cricketers for their excellent performances for the country in Sri Lanka series.

Former legends of Pakistan cricket such as Wasim Bari, Wasim Akram, Moin Khan, and former test cricketers Iqbal Qasim, Ijaz Faqih and International Cricket Council (ICC) President Zaheer Abbas will also be gracing the reception.

Anwar Ali produced a match winning innings in the second Twenty20 international to lead Pakistan to thrilling one-wicket over Sri Lanka in Colombo.

Sarfraz Ahmed not only played well throughout the series in Sri Lanka but had also displayed his skill against South Africa and Ireland in the ICC World Cup 2015.

Chairman PIA, Nasser N. Jaffar and chairman Arif Habib Group, Arif Habib will present the cash awards to the players.