Bowler Junaid Khan, who was part of Pakistan’s victorious team that clinched the ICC Champions Trophy by outclassing arch-rivals in style, returned home to a rousing welcome on Wednesday.
Junaid received warm reception by thousands of vociferous fans along with the pacer’s relatives soon after he reached the Swabi-interchange via Islamabad.
A number of fans from Dagai in Swabi, Junaid’s native village, had also come to Peshawar to welcome their hero who produced an impressive bowling show (6 overs, 1 maiden, 20 runs, 1 wicket) against India in the high-octane final at The Oval.
He was the third highest wicket-taker at the Champions Trophy capturing eight wickets in four matches. - Samaa
Bowler Junaid Khan, who was part of Pakistan’s victorious team that clinched the ICC Champions Trophy by outclassing arch-rivals in style, returned home to a rousing welcome on Wednesday.
Junaid received warm reception by thousands of vociferous fans along with the pacer’s relatives soon after he reached the Swabi-interchange via Islamabad.
A number of fans from Dagai in Swabi, Junaid’s native village, had also come to Peshawar to welcome their hero who produced an impressive bowling show (6 overs, 1 maiden, 20 runs, 1 wicket) against India in the high-octane final at The Oval.
He was the third highest wicket-taker at the Champions Trophy capturing eight wickets in four matches. - Samaa
