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"OFF THE BAT" with Sikandar Raza
We often judge a book by covers even though idioms and proverbs tell us not to. But because it is just naturally easier, and at times, simply because it feels good for the eye, if you’re a lazy creative like myself. But in this issue and series of taKOSHA we decided to take things outside the box and dug deeper and got this intriguing feature with Sikandar Raza.
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When the world hears the name Sakandar Raza Butt, the gentlemen's game, cricket comes to mind. Vivid images of jaw dropping shots with the bat on the crease, stunning bowling and adroit fielding rush to mind.
Yes he is that good – ranked the ninth best One Day International (ODI) allrounder in the world. But, beyond all the interesting cricketing stats that are associated with him, there is another side of Raza that is not known to many. The Zimbabwean international cricket player has a fire in his heart. A burning passion to help the less privileged in society. Today you discover the unknown philanthropic side of Raza.