Karachi: For first time in Malaysia’s history, city of Kuala Lumpur will host three-day Pakistani tape ball cricket tournament titled ‘Meri Cricket Meri Jeet,’ starting on June 28.

This highly anticipated event is organised in collaboration with Bank Al Habib and IPG, press release said. Tournament will feature regional teams from various parts of Pakistan, including Swat Cheeta, Swabi Champion, Sialkot Badshah, Rawalpindi Express, Buner Bahadur, Karachi Heroes, Lahore Sherdil and Peshawar Leopards. Entry to ‘Meri Cricket Meri Jeet’ festival will be free for cricket fans, with special programmes arranged for families and children. Pakistani cricket legends Sarfraz Ahmed, Rashid Latif and Imran Nazir will attend event to encourage and support players. Event will also feature lucky draw with various prizes, including grand prize of return air ticket to Pakistan. Fans that catch ball outside boundary will have opportunity to take pictures with legendary Pakistani cricketers.

Joint meeting involving representatives from mainstream Pakistani media houses in Malaysia, Malaysia Pakistan Business Council and other dignitaries was held at renowned Pakistani restaurant in Kuala Lumpur. Chaired by Dato’ Sri Nazir Mira Salam, Chairman of Malaysia Pakistan Business Council, reviewed arrangements to promote positive image of Pakistan through cricket festival and to strengthen bonds between people of Malaysia and Pakistan. Dato’ Sri Nazir Mira Salam and other officials thanked organisers for elevating Pakistan’s profile abroad and invited Pakistani community in Malaysia to attend event in large numbers.