On Monday at Shalimar Cricket Ground in Islamabad, former Pakistani cricket team Skipper Shahid Afridi signed a 2 year contract as Goodwill Ambassador with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
He is being appointed in recognition for his outstanding tracking record in cricket and close association with charitable causes n Pakistan. Both batsman and bowler, Afridi is a talented all-rounder who was captain of the Pakistan national cricket team from 2009 to 2011 particularly in ODI, T20 and one day matches.
Shahid Afridi will promote healthy living and positive values through sports during visits to schools and colleges. In 2012, he will witness the impact of UNODC work in Pakistan and highlight the need to fight drug use and associated crime.
He is expected to take part in a range of activities, such as a youth cricket tournament, and the International Day against Drug Abuse (26 June) as well as advocate for increased ethics in sports and gender-responsive services for drug users, promoting knowledge of drug and HIV/AIDS issues.
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