PSL 2020: Javed Afridi looks to attain honorary citizenship for Darren Sammy

Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Peshawar Zalmi's owner, Javed Afridi, on Wednesday said that he is looking to attain an honorary citizenship for the side's skipper Darren Sammy, reported Cricket Pakistan.

Afridi, in a press conference, said that 36-year-old was instrumental for the return of international cricket in the country and in recognition for his services should be awarded citizenship.

"We have requested for the honorary citizenship of Pakistan for Daren Sammy. The application is currently at President's table," Afridi said. 

"I request the PCB chairman to put in a good word for Sammy, so it can be approved."

The PSL 2020 is set to begin on Thursday with the opening match between Quetta Gladiators and Islamabad United at Karachi’s National Stadium. 

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