Peshawar Zalmi Head Coach Daren Sammy was spotted playing cricket with locals on the roads of Lahore.

After the abrupt end of the PSL 2021 due to an outbreak of COVID-19, Sammy is also an honorary citizen of Pakistan, opted to stay back in the country and experience it as a tourist. And one of those experiences include playing street cricket.

In a video posted on Peshawar Zalmi’s official account, the former West Indies player can be seen playing tape-ball cricket.

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“Peshawar Zalmi Head Coach Daren Sammy stops on his way to play cricket with young cricketers in Lahore,” read the caption.

As soon as the former West Indies captain came out of his car, he was given a rousing welcome by the locals.

The Zalmi head coach could be seen enjoying the few balls he played and even called for a free hit when he got a ball above the waist.

Peshawar Zalmi owner Javed Afridi also thanked him for his contribution to portray Pakistan as a welcoming and peaceful country.

“Thank you brother. Pakistan is indebted for your contribution,” wrote Afridi.

Sharing pictures, Sammy said: “Played some street tape ball cricket earlier in Lahore. Where’s next?”

Earlier, Afridi hosted a dinner in honour of Sammy and South African cricket great Hashim Amla. Captain of Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchise Wahab Riaz and Kamran Akmal were also present at the feast.