Muhammad Nizam Karachi:
The highly anticipated Physical Disability Champions Trophy will kick off tomorrow, Sunday, at the BOI Cricket Ground in Colombo, with teams from four nations set to compete in this historic event. The tournament promises to be a significant milestone in the development and promotion of physical disability cricket.
The opening day will feature two exciting matches. At 9:30 AM, hosts Sri Lanka will face off against England, while arch-rivals Pakistan and India will clash in a high-voltage encounter at 1:30 PM. The tournament will be preceded by a grand opening ceremony, adding to the excitement of the day.
A press conference was held today, Saturday, where Amiruddin Ansari, Team Manager of the Pakistan Physical Disability Cricket Association (PPDCA), expressed his optimism about the event. “Pakistan has been at the forefront of physical disability cricket, and it is truly heartening to see its growth,” Ansari said. “The PD Champions Trophy in Sri Lanka will open new avenues for promoting this important form of cricket, and I congratulate Sri Lanka for hosting this tournament.”
Ansari also thanked the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for its unwavering support of the initiative. “The PCB has always been a strong supporter of physical disability cricket, and we are grateful for their continued backing,” he added.
Pakistan’s Physical Disability team captain, Abdullah Ijaz, expressed confidence in his team’s chances in the tournament. “We are ready and optimistic about our performance. The team is in high spirits, and we are looking forward to a successful campaign,” Ijaz said.
Imran Balwani, President of PPDCA, also extended his best wishes to the national team, expressing confidence in their abilities and the positive impact the tournament would have on the promotion of physical disability cricket across the globe.
The Physical Disability Champions Trophy is expected to be a thrilling and inspiring event, showcasing the skill, determination, and passion of athletes with physical disabilities. As the tournament begins, all eyes will be on Colombo, where history will be made in the world of disability sports.
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