Quetta Gladiators' players met with cancer patients ahead of their clash with Islamabad United in the ongoing eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).
The Gladiators' contingent, led by Sarfaraz Ahmed, included Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Hafeez, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Naseem Shah.
During the meeting, the players gave their signed bats to the children and also gave Quetta Gladiators shirts.
It is worth noting here that earlier, the Babar Azam-led Peshawar Zalmi met cancer patients at the Indus Hospital to spread hope and joy among the patients on Wednesday.
Zalmi Foundation, an initiative of Peshawar Zalmi, took to Twitter and shared pictures of the players posing with the patients and signing souvenirs.
The Gladiators will lock horns with Islamabad United in their fifth clash of the PSL 8 at the National Bank Cricket Arena in Karachi today (Friday).
The 2019 champions have had a dismal PSL campaign so far, claiming only one win in their first four matches. They lost to Multan Sultans by nine wickets in their season opener before securing a close six-run win against Karachi Kings.
Meanwhile, in the following two games, Sarfaraz's side lost to Peshawar Zalmi and Lahore Qalandars, respectively.
The Gladiators are sitting at the bottom of the league table and will need to win the clash with Islamabad United to move up the ladder and improve their chances of qualifying for the play-offs.
It is worth mentioning here that the winner of PSL 8 will not only lift the Supernova Trophy but will also collect a cheque of Rs120m, while the runners-up will receive a cheque of Rs48m.
Lahore Qalandars will attempt to become the first side to win back-to-back titles; meanwhile Islamabad United will aim to become the most successful side by lifting the trophy thrice.
Schedule of remaining PSL 8 matches
24 Feb - Quetta Gladiators v Islamabad United, National Bank Cricket Arena
26 Feb - Karachi Kings v Multan Sultans, National Bank Cricket Arena; Lahore Qalandars v Peshawar Zalmi, Gaddafi Stadium
27 Feb - Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United, Gaddafi Stadium
1 Mar - Peshawar Zalmi v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium
2 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Quetta Gladiators, Gaddafi Stadium
3 Mar - Islamabad United v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium
4 Mar - Lahore Qalandars v Multan Sultans, Gaddafi Stadium
5 Mar - Islamabad United v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
6 Mar - Quetta Gladiators v Karachi Kings, Pindi Cricket Stadium
7 Mar - Peshawar Zalmi v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Islamabad United v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
8 Mar - Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 1, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Peshawar Zalmi v Quetta Gladiators, Pindi Cricket Stadium
9 Mar - Islamabad United v Lahore Qalandars, Pindi Cricket Stadium
10 Mar - Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 2, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Peshawar Zalmi v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
11 Mar - Pakistan Women’s League Exhibition Match 3, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Quetta Gladiators v Multan Sultans, Pindi Cricket Stadium
12 Mar - Islamabad United v Peshawar Zalmi, Pindi Cricket Stadium; Lahore Qalandars v Karachi Kings, Gaddafi Stadium
15 Mar - Qualifier (1 v 2), Gaddafi Stadium
16 Mar - Eliminator 1 (3 v 4), Gaddafi Stadium
17 Mar - Eliminator 2 (loser Qualifier v winner Eliminator 1), Gaddafi Stadium
19 Mar - Final, Gaddafi Stadium