Cricket Commentator Athar Ali Khan Announces Arrival In Dhaka After PSL Stint
Former Bangladesh cricketer shares update after covering Pakistan Super League in Karachi
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Former Bangladesh cricketer and renowned cricket commentator Athar Ali Khan has announced his arrival in Dhaka through a simple yet meaningful Instagram post. The cricket analyst shared a post with the caption “Alhumdulillah – Dhaka,” confirming his return to Bangladesh’s capital city.
The Instagram image shows what appears to be Athar in Dhaka, with his brief caption expressing gratitude for his safe arrival. This post follows his recent assignment covering the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 matches in Karachi.
Documenting His Journey
Athar’s latest post is part of a series of travel updates he has been sharing with his followers. Just before this announcement, he had posted “Alhumdulillah – finally boarded for Dhaka,” indicating he was on his way back to Bangladesh. Earlier, he had also shared “Alhumdulillah landed safe and sound” and “Alhumdulillah boarded” as he documented different stages of his journey.
The former Bangladesh cricketer has been quite active on social media during his time in Pakistan, keeping his followers updated about his whereabouts and professional engagements.
PSL Commentary Assignment
During his stay in Pakistan, Athar Ali Khan was part of the commentary panel for the ongoing tenth edition of the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025. He shared several posts related to his work at the tournament, including one where he mentioned “Talking about the ongoing 10th edition of HBL PSL 2025.”
Athar was present at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, where he covered matches including the contest between Karachi Kings and Peshawar Zalmi. Before that match, he posted an update stating, “Before the start of the match between Karachi Kings v Peshawar Zalmi at National Bank Stadium, Karachi.”
He also documented his presence at the match between Lahore Qalandars and Karachi Kings, further confirming his professional engagement with the tournament.
Encounters With Cricket Legends
During his assignment in Pakistan, Athar had the opportunity to interact with several cricket legends. He shared a photo featuring prominent cricket personalities with the caption, “Mark Nicholas, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram & Babar Azam,” showcasing the high-profile company he kept during the tournament.
In another significant moment, Athar posted about meeting former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram, sharing, “Waited for a long time and finally my buddy Wasim Akram signing his latest book.” This indicates his close relationship with the Pakistani cricket legend and his excitement about receiving a signed copy of Akram’s latest publication.
Maintaining A Balanced Lifestyle
Despite his busy schedule as a cricket commentator, Athar appears to maintain a disciplined lifestyle. In one of his recent posts, he shared “Alhumdulillah – Gym time,” suggesting that he prioritizes fitness even while traveling for work assignments.
He also took time to wish his followers on Friday with the post “Assalaamu Alaiqum & Jummah Mubarak,” reflecting his religious observance even during his professional tours.
Athar Ali Khan’s return to Dhaka likely marks the end of his current commentary stint at the PSL, though it remains to be seen what his next assignment will be in the world of cricket broadcasting.
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