Naeem Niazi
LAHORE, April 27 (APP): Four US diplomats in Pakistan led by DCM Andrew Schofer on Saturday unveiled the countdown clock for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 West Indies vs USA at the historic Kinnaird College Cricket Ground, five weeks to the mega event.
Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy, Islamabad Andrew Schofer, US Consul General Lahore Kristin Hawkins, US Consul General Karachi Conrad Tribble and US Consul General Peshawar Shante Moore gathered to celebrate the ICC's first mega event in the US. an invitation from the principal of Kinnaird College, Dr. Rukhsana Davidova.
The unveiling of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 West Indies and USA countdown clocks was sponsored by Ali Khan Tareen's Lodhran Pilot Project (LPP). The countdown clocks express the passion and love of Pakistani fans for the sport – they adore it.
DCM Andrew Schofer and CG Kristin Hawkins pressed the button to reveal the countdown clock in the presence of their US mission colleagues. LPP CEO Ali Khan Tareen, a large number of young women cricketers from South Punjab and the faculty of Kinnaird College for Women University (KCWU).
Interestingly, the countdown clock was unveiled on the very day the men's ICC T20 World Cup trophy reached Lahore and will be displayed at the Gaddafi Stadium during the Pakistan-New Zealand T20I match in the evening.
The US diplomats also played an exhibition cricket match against Ali Khan Tareen's team of young girls from southern Punjab and these girls symbolized the bright future of women's cricket in Pakistan.
DCM Schofer and CG Kristin Hawkins opened the innings for the US Diplomat team, while CG Conrad Tribble stole the show with his power hitting. He attributed his batting ability to his baseball skills in his youth.
In his remarks, DCM Andrew Schofer said the US mission in Pakistan was excited about the start of the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup in five weeks, adding that they were excited for the Americans to learn more about cricket.
The US diplomat admired Kinnaird College for Women University and LPP Projects for the work they were doing in collaboration with the US Mission in Pakistan to empower young women through sports.
DCM Schofer also welcomed the opportunity to spend time with the young athletes and learn important tips on the fundamentals of how to play cricket.
