Dublin, 30 July 2022 (TDI): The T10 Azadi Cricket Cup was conducted in accordance with the 75th Independence day celebration by the Pakistan Embassy in Ireland.
The event was in collaboration with the Irish Pakistani Professionals Association (IPPA) as a gesture of friendship and peace.
#IPPA-1st Azadi Cricket Cup T10#
As part of Pakistan’s 75th Independence Day celebrations, the Embassy, in collaboration with IPPA is organizing a T10 cricket match titled ” IPPA-1st Azadi Cricket Cup” on Tuesday 26 July 2022 from 1900 hours to 2130 hours.#Pakistanat75 pic.twitter.com/H6YlLrqtvX— Pakistan Embassy Ireland (@PakinIreland) July 26, 2022
The ten-over match ended in the victory of Ireland over Pakistan. Additionally, Legendary players like Kevin O’Brien and Mark Canniffe participated from Ireland.
The spectacular cricketers appreciated and supported the players to the core. In addition to that, it was a superb source of enjoyment for the Irish-Pakistani people.
Cricket is a source of backdoor diplomacy and for promoting people-to-people contacts. That’s why this game is gaining popularity among the Commonwealth and other countries of the world.
Azaadi Tournament
The people of Pakistan have a special liking for the game of cricket. Azaadi Tournament took place in Railway Union Ground Dublin, Ireland in collaboration with IPPA.
Pakistan and Irish Cricket team with organizersFrom Pakistan’s side, legendary cricketers like Shariq Khan and Fakhar Zaman participated. The overjoyed audience warmly welcomed the Pakistani players. They had an amazing day on the ground.
The people from the audience believed that this is a very positive and integrative step that will bring the Irish and Pakistani societies closer. In addition, it was a brilliant evening according to them.
The match became a source of bringing forth the communities of Pakistan and Ireland together as they raise slogans of Pakistan Zindabad in the celebration of its independence day.
Lastly, the people appreciated the embassy of Pakistan and IPPA for giving the two countries a chance to sit together and enjoy themselves. In addition, a group photo of the players was taken by the end of the match.
Pakistan and Ireland share healthy diplomatic relations, and such endeavors are a way forward to advance them.
