Sammy, other cricket legends coming to Pakistan for Zalmi awards

Peshawar Zalmi captain Darren Sammy and legends of cricket including Sir Vivian Richards will be returning to Pakistan to attend Zalmi Annual Excellence Awards.

Peshawar Zalmi chairman Javed Afridi took to Twitter to make the announcement. The awards, which will take place on April 30 in Islamabad, will also feature the likes of former West Indies great Brian Lara and Sir Viv Richards alongside Darren Sammy.

The announcement fans across the country have been waiting for. Our very own Khpal Kaptaan @darensammy88 is coming to Pakistan to attend the Zalmi Annual Excellence Awards. Very few captains in franchise cricket are loved as much as you are.#ZalmiPTVAwards pic.twitter.com/zburPwYp5a

— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) April 23, 2018

Afridi also tweeted that former Australian bowler Jeff Thomson, England captain Nasser Hussein and Graham Gooch will also be in attendance.

Icons of Pakistan Sports like great Hanif Muhammad and Jahanger Khan will be honored for their services. Whereas, legends from wrestling, athletics and other sports will also be awarded.

Sammy is one of the most popular cricketers in Pakistan who frequently takes to social media to post about Pakistan, cricket and his time here in the country while representing Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League.

Peshawar Zalmi in collaboration with PTVC will be hosting the Zalmi Lifetime Achievement Awards. The biggest names in sports will be present at the event! This event will take place on 30th April 2018 in Islamabad. Stay tuned everybody 😁 #ZalmiPTVAwards pic.twitter.com/oq2xJzXAzO

— PeshawarZalmi (@PeshawarZalmi) April 23, 2018