Pakistan’s first ever Zalmi Madrasa Cricket League, which is an initiative of Peshawar Zalmi and the Zalmi Foundation,  will take place from August 28-31 here at Arbab Niaz Cricket Stadium.

Chairman Peshawar Zalmi Javed Afridi told media that the main aim and objective of this league is to promote interfaith harmony among the Madrasa students of different schools of thoughts and also provide them with a proper platform to showcase their talent.

He said after executing the first ever school league and global league, the top brand of Pakistan Super League (PSL) in terms of value, brings the first ever Madrasa Cricket League with the name of “Zalmi Madrasa League” for which all arrangement have been given final touches.

He said, the students of Madrasa all across Pakistan are very much enthusiastic about the league and are eager to be part of this historic moment.

He disclosed that the league is joint venture of Peshawar Zalmi, Zalmi Foundation and the World Council of Religions. The matches will take place from August 28-31, 2018 in Arbab Niaz Stadium, Peshawar.

“Certainly Peshawar Zalmi appreciated the support extending by Director General in this noble cause,” he said. The first match will be played between Al-Haq Smashers and Al-Maqasid Fighters in Arbab Niaz Stadium on August 28. The semi-finals and final of the event will take place on August 31, 2018 at the same venue,” he added.

Zalmi Madrasa Cricket League will not just only provide the youth with a proper cricket platform but will also allow the exchange of ideas and thoughts among the different Madrasa students and promote healthy dialogues, he opined. Students belonging to different school of thought, Madrasas, will participate in the Zalmi Madrasa Cricket League, he remarked.

He said a total of 12 Madrasas teams comprising Al-Haq Smashers, Al Maqasid Fighters, Al Hilal Challengers, Al Wahda Hitters, Al Noor All Rounders, Al Khair Riders, Al Mutahidoon Creative, Ittehad Peace Builders, Al Fatah Record Sitters, Al Nujoom Risers, Al Qurra Stars and Al-Barq Thunders.