Yes we are crazy for cricket. Yes we are hungry for cricket. Yes we are the greatest cricketing nation of the world. We are Imran Khan, Javed Miandad, Abdul Qadir, Zaheer Abbas, Waseem Akram, Waqar Younis, Rameez Raja, Inzamam ul Haq, Mohammad Yousaf, Younis Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad, Saqlain Mushtaq, Shoaib Akhtar, Shahid Afridi, Saeed Ajmal, Aleem Dar and much more. We are the former World Champs (1992), T20 World Champs (2009) and current Asian Champs (2012). Don’t worry if we don’t have international cricket in our country since last 3 and a half years, we are still one of the biggest cricketing nation.
After a gap of almost 3 and a half years, international players are ready to rock the Pakistani fields. Insha ALLAH, Pakistani grounds will surely witness the greats of the game once again. Our hunger for cricket will surely bring them in our nation. We, the Pakistanis welcome all those prestigious guests/players, who have come up in our country to play two T20s.
ICC has ordered PCB NOT to use the name of "World 11" for the team of international players, as it is their copy right name. They may be right on their part but what does it show. Another point of view is that they are giving a signal to the world that ICC really does NOT want the revival of international cricket in Pakistan. Why? Well there is a big question mark.
But leave all negative things aside, we are happy as international cricket is once again coming back to Pakistan and we, the Pakistanis welcome it from the core of our hearts. We want to show the world that we love cricket and we love peace.
Some seasoned names from the cricket world like Sanath Jayasuriya and Farvez Mahroof from Srilanka, Ricardo Powell and Jermaine Lawson from WI, Andre Nel and Nantie Hayward from South Africa and many starts from Pakistan and Afghanistan are taking part in this prestigious event. Legendary player and former captain of Srilanka Sanath Jayasuriya said, ""I am happy to be part of these matches," Jayasuriya told reporters on his arrival.” It depends on country to country (whether they tour Pakistan) but in my opinion Pakistan is a safe country."
All roads are going to National Stadium Karachi, where world witness a great cricket extravaganza.
Article: by Shahbaz Ali
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