His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment, Deputy Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and Ayman bin Tawfiq Al Moayyed, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, received former international cricketer Shahid Afridi, captain of Pakistan’s national team, to review the progress of Cricket and discuss ways to develop the sport and increase its presence abroad.

During the meeting, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed his continued keenness to attract international expertise and exchange visions for the future of Cricket in the Kingdom of Bahrain, which will promote the game and increase opportunities for developing talent.

His Highness praised the role of Shahid Afridi in motivating young people, affirming that Bahrain is working to build an integrated sports environment that attracts expertise and provides opportunities for international cooperation.

The meeting reviewed Cricket programmes in the Kingdom of Bahrain and development plans for the sport, in addition to discussing opportunities for cooperation with international experts to continue developing Cricket.

His Highness and Shahid Afridi also visited the Victorious Cricket team, where Afridi was briefed on the training programmes, the stages of player development, and the efforts to raise the level of the game and build strong and sustainable teams.

For his part, Afridi expressed his appreciation for the efforts of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa in developing the sports sector in the Kingdom of Bahrain, especially Cricket, affirming his keenness to transfer his international experience and expertise to support the development of the game in Bahrain.