Cricket in Pakistan: Nation, Identity, and Politics

Wednesday, January 22, 2025, 6:00PM

NYUAD Campus, Conference Center

Past Event

Open to the Public

Ali Khan, author of Cricket in Pakistan: Nation, Identity, and Politics, examines the profound connection between cricket and Pakistan's socio-political landscape. The talk explores how the sport has shaped national identity, influenced political narratives, and served as a cultural touchstone, reflecting the broader dynamics of society and politics in the region. Speakers

Ali Khan, Professor of Anthropology, LUMS and Author of Cricket in Pakistan: Nation, Identity, and Politics (Oxford University Press, 2022)

In conversation with

Saba Khan, Instructor of Social Science, NYUAD