Karachi Whites captain Sarfaraz applauded by PCB after Quaid-e-Azam trophy win

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf offered his warm congratulations to Karachi Whites for their remarkable victory in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24.

He expressed his appreciation during a meeting with the team’s captain, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and star bowler, Shahnawaz Dahani.

The meeting took place at the Pakistan cricket headquarters in Lahore shortly after Sarfaraz Ahmed, the former Pakistan skipper, led Karachi Whites to a resounding triumph against Faisalabad in the final of the domestic cricket tournament on Thursday.

In an official statement, the PCB remarked, “The PCB Chairman congratulated Karachi Whites for winning the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24 and hailed the leadership qualities of their captain Sarfaraz Ahmed while also appreciating the performance of fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani.”

🎥 PCB Chairman Management Committee, Mr Zaka Ashraf met with Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shahnawaz Dahani, extending his congratulations to Karachi Whites on winning the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2023-24. pic.twitter.com/Pb4M5nQZwW

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 27, 2023

Meanwhile, Chairman Ashraf also took the opportunity to reaffirm PCB’s unwavering commitment to the welfare of players and the support of regional cricket.

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Karachi Whites clinched their fifth Quaid-e-Azam Trophy title by defeating Faisalabad at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The team secured a commanding victory, prevailing by 456 runs on the final day of the five-day final match.

The final batter to be dismissed was Faheem Ashraf, the captain of Faisalabad, who was caught off the bowling of Ghulam Mudassar. This moment sparked celebrations for the Sarfaraz Ahmed-led team, which walked away with a substantial cash prize of Rs10 million.

Karachi Whites’ previous Quaid-e-Azam Trophy victory dates back to the 2001-02 season when they triumphed over Peshawar in the final by eight wickets. Prior to that, they achieved a remarkable hat-trick of titles in the 1990-91, 1991-92, and 1992-93 seasons.

Saim Ayub of Karachi Whites, who displayed an exceptional performance with innings of 203 in the first and 109 in the second, was awarded the “Player of the Final.”

Sarfaraz Ahmed, the captain of the victorious team who contributed significantly with 697 runs and 28 dismissals, was rightfully named the “Player of the Tournament.”

From Faisalabad, Khurram Shahzad, with 36 wickets in eight matches, and Ali Shan, with 28 catches and one stumping, were recognized as the “Best Bowler” and “Best Wicket-Keeper” of the tournament, respectively.