RIYADH: Former Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram met Saudi Arabia Cricket Federation (SACF) chairman Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud here to discuss promoting the sport in the kingdom and to introduce their cricket league.

Saudi Arabia, well-known for their love for Football, shook the world when their national side stunned star footballer Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the group fixture of last year’s FIFA World Cup.

The side, however, failed to make it to the Round of 32 but indicated a promising future ahead for the kingdom in the most popular sport.

The football-crazed Kingdom, however, has turned its attention towards cricket as Saudi Prince Saud Mishal held a meeting with legendary pacer Akram in a bid to promote the sport and also discussed the potential of starting a new cricket league.

Following their meeting, the Saudi Prince also honoured the legendary pacer with a custom jersey.

Taking to Facebook, the legendary pacer shared a picture of him and Saudi Prince Saud Mishal posing with the jersey and thanked the Saudi prince for the gift and expressed his excitement for the upcoming Saudi league.

“What a trip to Riyadh had a great meeting with HH Saudmishal and talked about cricket in Saudi Arabia and so looking forward to starting a Saudi league Insha Allah very soon and thanks for this lovely gift, your highness. Hopefully, see you soon,” wrote Akram.

It is pertinent to mention that Akram, who is the President of the most followed franchise of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Karachi Kings will continue to coach the former champions in the upcoming eighth edition of the marquee league, scheduled to commence on February 13 in Multan.

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