Darren Sammy set to receive honorary Pakistan citizenship on March 23

West Indies all-rounder Darren Sammy is all set to get the honorary Pakistan citizenship for his tremendous contribution to Pakistan cricket. The fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is already underway and since, the former West Indie captain has been in the spotlight after Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi informed that his player will get the honorary Pakistan citizenship soon.

Just a couple of days after the announcement, it has been confirmed on Sunday that Sammy will get the honorary Pakistan citizenship on March 23. Sammy is getting all the fruitful result after helping Pakistan during the tough period. t a time when no one was willing to come to Pakistan, Darren Sammy led the way by not only agreeing to play in the country but also by leading Peshawar Zalmi to the PSL title.

Sammy will get the honorary citizenship and Pakistan’s highest civilian award– Nishan-e-Haider– on March 23 by President Arif Alvi. He has been leading Peshawar Zalmi in the ongoing edition of the tournament as well.

Earlier, the owner of the franchise had words full of praise for the all-rounder and acknowledged him  for being a pivotal part of the Pakistan Super League.

“We have requested for the honorary citizenship of Pakistan for Daren Sammy. The application is currently at President’s table. I request the PCB chairman to put in a good word for Sammy, so it can be approved. Sammy’s voice notes were too emotional for Pakistan when PCB was trying to hold the PSL season 2 finale in Lahore,” he said.

Sammy might have been completely away from West Indies cricket since a long time, but has been playing all around the world in franchise T20 leagues. He featured for West Indies in 38 Tests, 126 ODIs and 68 T20Is. The all-rounder has also been a part of a plethora of T20 franchises across the globe. Currently, he is plying his trade with Peshawar Zalmi where he is an integral part of the franchise. The all-rounder has scored 30 runs and picked up a wicket in this year’s edition so far.