Pakistan opening batsman Ahmad Shahzad, and his wife, Sana Ahmad, organised an Iftar-Dinner event to raise awareness about orphan children in the country.
The event also included a cricket match between the spouses, with children being part of their respective teams.
The 24-year-old batsman said he hopes the event will inspire others as well to support Pakistan’s future generations.
“We all need to inspire each other to play our part in supporting the future generation of Pakistan to the best we can,” the batsman tweeted.
We all need 2 inspire each other 2 play our part in supporting the future generation of Pakistan 2 the best we can?? pic.twitter.com/1vn6W6x7az
— Ahmad Shahzad (@iamAhmadshahzad) June 25, 2016
Similarly, his wife also tweeted that she felt lucky to be a part of the lives of orphaned children.
Ahmad & I are very lucky to be able to pursue our dreams of being a part of these precious kids lives #Alhumdulilah pic.twitter.com/IVjnKqXpLh
— Sana Ahmad (@isanaahmad) June 25, 2016
Former Pakistan T20I skipper Shahid Afridi praised the couple’s efforts in working towards the betterment of children.
Further, Shahzad thanked the former captain for his kind words as well as for providing an inspiration for philanthropic work in Pakistan.
Hitting a 6 to @iamAhmadshahzad ??????? more on my snapchat ? iSanaAhmad #WomansCricketZindabad pic.twitter.com/0AijY4LlOg
— Sana Ahmad (@isanaahmad) June 25, 2016