Pakistan fast bowler Hasan Ali has embraced the colours of Basant.
A video showing Hasan Ali flying kites and cutting rivals’ strings has spread widely on social media.
His wife, Samiya Hasan, is also seen enjoying kite flying.
Separately on Thursday, it was reported that more than 500,000 vehicles are expected to enter Lahore during the Basant festival, prompting the formation of special patrolling teams.
Authorities estimated that hundreds of thousands of vehicles will enter the city during the three-day Basant festival in Lahore. A total of 10,000 police personnel and 2,500 traffic wardens will be deployed. The chief traffic officer has invited people from across Pakistan to celebrate Basant in Lahore.
