Pakistan Super League's number one brand Peshawar Zalmi has announced launch of the third league, "The Madrasa Cricket League", shortly.
"The main aim of this league is to promote peace and interfaith harmony among the youth," Chairman of Peshawar Zalmi, Javed Khan Afridi said here on Friday.
After launching Pakistan’s first school league and the Global league, Peshawar Zalmi will be holding "Madrasa Cricket League" in collaboration with the Zalmi Foundation and the World Council of Religions. The first phase of Madrasa league will be played in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with 10 teams taking part.
He said, "Through sports, the message of peace and prosperity can be spread throughout the world."
Through this league, the students of madrasas will be diverted towards cricket and with this, they will also be exposed to religious conferences that will help them in enhancing their knowledge, Javed Afridi said.
In the first phase of the league, following teams will take part: Al-Haq Smashers, Al-Maqasid Fighters, Al-Hilal Challengers, Al-Nasr Swingers, Al-Wahda Hitters, Al-Wasl Supernovas, Al-Noor All-Rounders, Al-Khair Riders, Al-Muttahidoon Creatives and Al-Ittehad Peace builder.
After phase one in KP, the league will be spread throughout other provinces of the country where there will be a final between the best madrasa teams.
