We at KheloPakistan, recently conducted an interview with the captain of British University Charity XI: Kemal Alam - the British university team which toured Pakistan earlier this month to play a one day as well as a T20 game against Pakistan under 19 team.
British university team lost both those games, but Kemal thinks of it as an opportunity to excel at (almost) the top level. Find out what else he had to say:
KheloPakistan.com> How was the tour funded? Flight, accommodation and general expenses are not easy, especially for students. So how did the boys cope?
KheloPakistan.com> How the idea of touring Pakistan came about and what was the reaction?
Kemal Alam> Each year we tour around England playing the top schools and universities to raise funds for the Afghan Appeal Fund, a British Charity that raises money for education in Afghanistan. General Sir David Richards is the Patron whilst his wife Lady Richards is the President. I wanted to bring this team to Pakistan to show Pakistan's contribution to Afghan cricket, and raise money for the charity and also show Pakistan is safe for international cricket.
Kemal Alam> We had sponsors, Cogent Insurance, Durham University and the Forum for International Relations, and most importantly the Pakistan Cricket Board hosted us which meant all our accommodation,food and transport was sorted. It was a great gesture on the PCB's part specially their international office and Usman Wahla.
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