Umpire Aleem Dar thanks Pakistan after creating world record

Pakistan’s legendary Umpire Aleem Dar, who recently became the first umpire in the history of the game to supervise 350 international matches, says he is thankful to Pakistan, that has given him everything.

In a video message, the three-time ICC umpire of the year winner said, “I thank Allah for completing 350 international games, which is a world record.”

“I’m thankful to Pakistan Cricket Board, International Cricket Council (ICC) and this country, because whatever I am today is because of Pakistan. I gained respect due to Pakistan.”

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“Pakistan has given me Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz. I am thankful to the people of this beautiful nation, who always prayed for me. I request them to continue praying for me, so I can make Pakistan proud again,” he added.

Dar achieved this feat during the third T20 International between Pakistan and West Indies at the National Stadium Karachi on Tuesday.