Pakistan’s cricketing fraternity came together on Friday to celebrate the wedding of national women’s team star Aliya Riaz and commentator Ali Younis.
Aliya Riaz weds Ali Younis
The Nikkah ceremony, a traditional Islamic marriage ceremony, took place at the picturesque Barki Road Farm House in Lahore.
The couple, engaged earlier this month in a private function, exchanged vows surrounded by close family, friends, and fellow cricketers. Ali Younis is the younger brother of legendary fast bowler Waqar Younis.
Leading the well wishes was former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof, joined by other prominent national women’s team players Nida Dar, Anam Amin, Iram Javed, Sidra Amin and Natalia Parvez.
The event also saw a strong showing from current and former Pakistan men’s cricketers.
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam and other cricket stars attending Pakistan Women's cricketer Aliya Riaz.#BabarAzam #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/pK2SiNKRDg
— Ahtasham Riaz (@ahtashamriaz22) April 12, 2024
Babar Azam, the national white-ball captain, shared the joyous occasion alongside Azhar Ali, Mohammad Yousuf, Mushtaq Ahmed, Ramiz Raja, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Misbah-ul-Haq and Umar Akmal.
Nida Dar and Babar Azam clicked at Aliya Riaz's engagement ceremony. #BabarAzam𓃵 pic.twitter.com/LIKQLYswlF
— Babar Azam World (@Babarazam958) April 13, 2024
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Babar Azam with Kamran Akmal and Ramiz Raja at the Nikah Ceremony of Aliya Riaz.#BabarAzam𓃵 I #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/dS1z8JRbmS— Pakistan Cricket Team USA FC (@DoctorofCricket) April 12, 2024
Babar Azam spotted at the Nikkah Ceremony of Aliya Riaz#BoycottAvinashAryan
— Ehtisham Siddique (@iMShami_) April 12, 2024
Aliya Riaz and Ali Younis tied the knot in Lahore, attended by Babar Azam, Azhar Ali, Misbah Ul Haq and other former cricketers. pic.twitter.com/WmStPAX9Xv
— TOK Sports (@TOKSports021) April 12, 2024
Aliya Riaz – A renowned name in Pakistan Cricket
The bride, Aliya, is a celebrated figure in Pakistani women’s cricket. As the team’s top all-rounder, she has donned the national colors in 62 ODIs and 83 T20I matches. Her talent has been on display on the world stage, with notable performances in the 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 and the 2020 edition, showcasing her dedication and exceptional skills.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
