Kuwait men's cricket team awarded annual contracts
KUWAIT CITY, May 15: The Kuwait National Men's Cricket Team came together for a landmark ceremony where players were officially awarded their annual contracts, in a proud moment led by KCC President Mr.Haider Farman and Director General Mr.Sajid Ashraf.
The event celebrated not only the contractual recognition of the players but also the team's stellar recent performance, notably, their historic victory over Nepal in Hong Kong. This triumph secured Kuwait the championship title in the Hong Kong Men's T20I Quadrangular Series 2025.
Addressing the squad, Mr. Haider Farman applauded the team's grit, growth, and commitment, calling the series wins a defining moment in Kuwait's cricketing journey.
Mr. Sajid Ashraf emphasized the Board's continued support and vision for elevating the national side on the global stage with groundbreaking announcements on the horizon.
The ceremony also had the participation of Mr. Robert Dsouza (Head of Operations), Mr. Saud Qamar (Head of PR) and Mr. Tahir Khan (Venue Manager & Lead Coach Juniors) and concluded with the players posing proudly with their contracts, symbolizing both reward for past efforts and promise for the road ahead.
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