LAHORE – Pakistani women’s cricketer Aliya Riaz and commentator Ali Younis tied the knot in Lahore on Friday.
Aliya Riaz, a right-handed batter and right-arm spinner in cricket, married Ali Younis, Waqar Younis’s brother.
The extravagant event took place at a private farmhouse in Lahore, with a special Qawwali party.
Guests included eminent personalities of Pakistan cricket including skipper Babar Azam, Azhar Ali, Mohammad Yousuf, Mushtaq Ahmed, Ramiz Raja, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Kamran Akmal, Misbah-ul-Haq & Umar Akmal.
Nida Dar, Anam Amin, Iram Javed, Bisma Mahroof, Sidra Amin, and Natalia Parvez also attended the event as women cricketers.
Ali and Aliya got engaged in a ceremony earlier this month, and photos from the event went viral.
Aliya Riaz
Aliya Riaz is known for her all-round skills as a Pakistani cricketer.She has represented several national teams including Rawalpindi, Federal Capital, Higher Education Commission, Lahore, State Bank of Pakistan & Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited.
Her highlights in her international career include being part of Pakistan’s squad for the 2018 ICC Women’s World Twenty20 & the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, where she performed well, including six dismissals in the previous tournament. She was shortlisted for Women’s Cricketer of the Year at the 2020 PCB Awards.
Aliya was part of Pakistan’s squad for the 2021 Women’s Cricket World Cup & 2022 Women’s Cricket World Cup qualifiers. At the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, the Pakistan cricket team selected her.
