National players win big at the PCB Annual Award Night
The event was hosted by Imran Ahmed Khan.
(WebDesk) - Pakistan cricket team has been the most unpredictable team since it was established back in 1952, whether it was 1992 when they won the world cup under the captaincy of Imran khan or the latest heroics of 2017 champions trophy where there were doubts that they might not even make it to the competition. They always have been the underdogs in any given tournament but they always have something to show but under the captaincy of Sarfaraz Ahmed the team has gained consistency winning consecutive series against the likes of Sri Lanka, England and Australia. Keeping in view Pakistan’s impeccable and incredible winning streak, PCB chairman Najam sethi hosted the PCB annual awards to honor the heroics of Pakistan’s national heroes.
The event was hosted by Imran Ahmed Khan and players like Fakhar zaman, Hassan Ali and Safaraz Ahmed were awarded for their brilliant performances throughout the year.
Fakhar Zaman, who hasn’t looked back after scoring a wonderful century against the mighty Indians in the Champions trophy final, has had a terrific year, becoming the first Pakistani to score a double century in one day international. He bagged the award for outstanding performance against Zimbabwe.
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) August 8, 2018
The skipper Sarfaraz was awarded with Imtiaz ahmed spirit award for his wonderful contribution throughout the year. Pakistan cricket has been consistence under his captaincy which was not the case before he took charge. The efforts have been recognized by the board as well as fans across the country.
Sarfraz receiving Imtiaz Ahmed Spirit of Cricket Trophy from Najam Sethi. Photo: Dunya
Hassan ali, who also bursted onto the scene during the Champions trophy won the best player (Men) award. He took 33 wickets during the year.
— Hassan Ali (@RealHa55an) August 8, 2018
Pakistan super league is one of the main reasons Pakistan cricket has been so impeccable and consistence. It has polished young talents like Shadab khan, Faheem Ashraf along with many others from raw talents to world beaters. One of these talents, Faheem Ashraf, who has been quite brilliant with his bowling during the year, won the best emerging player award.
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) August 8, 2018
Babar Azam, who has established himself as one of the best batsmen in limited over cricket was the best batsmen in T20’s. Aizaz Cheema and Shan Masood won the best bowler and best batsmen in domestic cricket repectively.
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) August 8, 2018
Pakistan board has invested a lot in women cricket and they have also seen the results in recent times. One of the major pillars in women cricket in the past decade has been with a doubt Sana Mir who won the ODI player of the year. She scored 259 runs and took 21wickets during the year. Javeria khan won the best T20 player along with best batswoman domestically. Dianna baig won the best bowler domestically as Sidra baig won the best wicket keeper award.
— Javeria Khan (@ImJaveria) August 8, 2018
— PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) August 8, 2018
