Champions Return

Published June 21, 2017
PESHAWAR: Champion opening batsman Fakhar Zaman gives a thumbs-up outside the Bacha Khan International Airport after he arrived here from London on Tuesday.
—White Star/Abdul Majeed Goraya
PESHAWAR: Champion opening batsman Fakhar Zaman gives a thumbs-up outside the Bacha Khan International Airport after he arrived here from London on Tuesday. —White Star/Abdul Majeed Goraya


LAHORE: Pace bowler Hasan Ali waves to his fans who showered rose petals on his car at the Allama Iqbal International Airport upon his arrival here on Tuesday.—AP
LAHORE: Pace bowler Hasan Ali waves to his fans who showered rose petals on his car at the Allama Iqbal International Airport upon his arrival here on Tuesday.—AP


BATSMAN Babar Azam is surrounded by fans as he drives his car after arriving in Lahore.—AFP
BATSMAN Babar Azam is surrounded by fans as he drives his car after arriving in Lahore.—AFP


ISLAMABAD: All-rounder Imad Wasim (C) and leg-spinner Shadab Khan (R) are garlanded at the Islamabad airport.—INP
ISLAMABAD: All-rounder Imad Wasim (C) and leg-spinner Shadab Khan (R) are garlanded at the Islamabad airport.—INP


ALL-ROUNDER Fahim Ashraf waves to fans after reaching Lahore.—INP
ALL-ROUNDER Fahim Ashraf waves to fans after reaching Lahore.—INP

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