PSL 2020: Peshawar Zalmi's Darren Sammy to get Nishan-e-Pakistan, honorary citizenship

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced that West Indies and Peshawar Zalmi star Darren Sammy will be the recipient of Nishan-e-Pakistan, the country's highest civilian award, for his contribution to the development of cricket in Pakistan.

President Dr Arif Alvi will confer the award on March 23, the board shared on Twitter.

The Windies player will be first cricketer to receive the award.

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Following the announcement, Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi said that the recognition for Sammy would encourage other players as well to support Pakistan cricket. 

"When Sammy was supporting Pakistan cricket, he did not do this to obtain citizenship, but this award is in recognition of his services," Afridi told Geo News.

"This will encourage everyone to support Pakistan cricket."

Meanwhile, Sammy said that his support was due to his "love for Pakistan" and that he sought any personal gains.

"My love for Pakistan is natural, and my contribution for this country is pure. I don’t need a passport to show my love for this country.  I didn’t do it for myself. It is for my affection with the people and for the love I get from here," he said.

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