At just 30 years old, Pakistan cricket captain Sarfraz Ahmed has received Sitara-e-Imtiaz, the third highest civil honor of Pakistan, at Pakistan Day, becoming the youngest Pakistani cricketer to achieve the award.
Sarfraz, who led his side to the Champions Trophy title last year which was their first ever win in this tournament, was conferred the award by Sindh Governor Mohammad Zubair at the Governor House in Karachi on Friday.
Former captain Younis Khan was also awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz for his services to the game, becoming the country’s most successful Test cricketer with over 10,000 runs.
Meanwhile, two other cricketers, Misbah ul Haq and Shahid Afridi, were also nominated by the government to receive the Sitara-e-Imtiaz this year.
“Alhamdullilah awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz on Pakistan Resolution Day at Governor house, Sindh,” Sarfraz posted on social media.
Alhamdullilah awarded Sitara E Imtiaz on Pakistan Resolution Day at Governor house, Sindh pic.twitter.com/1shmXgdHNB
— Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) March 23, 2018
Alhamdulillah, proud to be awarded Sitara-e-Imtiaz on 23rd March 2018, Pakistan Day at the Governor House, Sindh - #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/nviSJxJrsQ
— Younis Khan (@iam_younis) March 23, 2018
The skipper and Younis received praise and well wishes from fellow players and fans for the latest achievement.
Congratulations Saifee bhai & @iam_younis bhai - may Allah grant you much more success. May this be the beginning. The whole nation is proud of you. https://t.co/hBvdk21VgO
— Imran Khan (@ImeeK218) March 23, 2018
Congratulations @SarfarazA_54 https://t.co/7zKc4ntJLV
— Sami Aslam (@Samiaslam999) March 24, 2018
Congratulations 👏👏👏MashA Allah may Allah give u more success and awards Ameen.... https://t.co/sRPuTV4AGZ
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) March 23, 2018
Well done Sarfaraz. Join the team. I also got the same award last year. It’s an amazing honour. You deserve it 👌🏽 https://t.co/K8hflPjm2d
— Amir Khan (@amirkingkhan) March 24, 2018
Congratulations @captainmisbahpk @iam_younis @SarfarazA_54 and @SAfridiOfficial on recieving sitara e imtiaz award. Thanks to the Pakistani government for giving our legends such respect. They deserved this for all the happiness they gave to their nation while playing cricket.
— Junaid khan 83 (@JunaidkhanREAL) March 24, 2018
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