WATCH: Babar Azam, Sarfaraz Ahmed enjoy at Qawwali night program ahead of Imam-ul-Haq’s wedding

In the vibrant tradition of Pakistani weddings, the festivities often commence with a Qawwali Night, where artists showcase their musical prowess to entertain guests. On November 23, 2023, Pakistani cricketer Imam-ul-Haq organized a grand Qawwali night in celebration of his awaiting wedding with Anmol Mehmood, scheduled for November 25, 2023.

A night of melodies

The soon-to-be-wedded couple welcomed renowned qawwali artist Hamza Akram to serenade the gathering. The event, adorned with soulful melodies, featured performances by various artists, creating a memorable prelude to the upcoming wedding festivities.

Star-studded attendance with the presence of Babar Azam and Sarfaraz Ahmed

Former Pakistan cricket captains, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Babar Azam, graced the Qawwali night with their presence. The two were joined by fellow cricketer Usman Qadir and other celebrities. A video capturing the essence of the evening has surfaced, showcasing Sarfaraz and Babar enjoying the music and camaraderie. Babar, who recently relinquished captaincy across formats, was seen smiling as the qawwals melodiously sang ‘Mera piya ghar aaya.’

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Here is the video:

Babar Azam ,Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Usman Qadir are enjoying qawali night on Imam ul Haq wedding!#ImamulHaqwedding #BabarAzam pic.twitter.com/LQhB5FFEPF

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Reshuffle in Pakistan cricket

In the realm of Pakistan Cricket, Babar recently stepped down as captain across formats following Pakistan’s fifth-place finish in the 2023 World Cup. Subsequently, Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi were appointed as the Test and T20I team captains, respectively, ushering in a new era of leadership.

In further developments, former Pakistan cricketers Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal have assumed coaching roles for the Pakistan men’s team. Gul has been appointed as the fast-bowling coach, while Ajmal has taken charge as the spin bowling coach, adding seasoned expertise to guide the next generation of cricketers.

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