Trichromatic Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Quote “I send both teams and the PCB the very best wishes from the whole cricket family for a competitive series that the passionate fans in Pakistan can enjoy," said the ICC chairman The ICC Chairman has today welcomed the return of international cricket to Pakistan ahead of the Independence Cup taking place in Lahore this week. Mr Shashank Manohar said: “This is a good day for world cricket as the PCB hosts a World XI in Lahore for three T20 International games. It has been a long and tough journey as the PCB, Pakistan players and fans have been starved of the opportunity to stage, play and watch international cricket in their own country. I am hopeful that today marks the start of the safe and steady return of international cricket to Pakistan. “The ability of Pakistan to play international cricket at home is crucial to the long term health of the game in Pakistan and one of the main reasons why the ICC established the Pakistan Task Force under the leadership of Giles Clarke, to explore, in partnership with the PCB, how we can get international cricket back to Pakistan safely and on a regular basis. “I send both teams and the PCB the very best wishes from the whole cricket family for a competitive series that the passionate fans in Pakistan can enjoy. I sincerely hope that this week’s games mark the start of a steady flow of international cricket to this great cricket nation.” https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/470433 Link to comment
“I send both teams and the PCB the very best wishes from the whole cricket family for a competitive series that the passionate fans in Pakistan can enjoy," said the ICC chairman The ICC Chairman has today welcomed the return of international cricket to Pakistan ahead of the Independence Cup taking place in Lahore this week. Mr Shashank Manohar said: “This is a good day for world cricket as the PCB hosts a World XI in Lahore for three T20 International games. It has been a long and tough journey as the PCB, Pakistan players and fans have been starved of the opportunity to stage, play and watch international cricket in their own country. I am hopeful that today marks the start of the safe and steady return of international cricket to Pakistan. “The ability of Pakistan to play international cricket at home is crucial to the long term health of the game in Pakistan and one of the main reasons why the ICC established the Pakistan Task Force under the leadership of Giles Clarke, to explore, in partnership with the PCB, how we can get international cricket back to Pakistan safely and on a regular basis. “I send both teams and the PCB the very best wishes from the whole cricket family for a competitive series that the passionate fans in Pakistan can enjoy. I sincerely hope that this week’s games mark the start of a steady flow of international cricket to this great cricket nation.”
Sean Bradley Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Congratulations to the Pakistani brothers on return of Intl Cricket in their country after a decade Long Yearning. Hope that you are able to provide a safe environment to the touring Cricketers and this brings allot of joy and happiness in your country, and also send out a strong message to the budding terrorists in your den. Having said this, realistically, who will be the first touring Country to play a full tour in Pakistan? My take is Sri Lanka, their board has already expressed interest a few times in spite of being the primary victim of the attack, followed by Bangladesh and Zimbabwe since they have already toured once. Though I doubt Countries Like Australia, England, South Africa, West Indies will risk playing a full series in Pakistan yet. India playing in Pakistan is not even a debate. Pakistan should look to host PSL in Pakistan next and hope that foreign players agree to play there, which will be a big step forward after the Independence Cup Series. Kudos !! Edited September 12, 2017 by Sean Bradley Link to comment
sourab10forever Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Well technically the return of international cricket to Pakistan happened when Zim toured them... Link to comment
Gollum Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Hope none of the foreign players get killed. Even if jihadis strike they will target only the visitors(excluding Amla and Tahir) as they showed in 2009. Edited September 12, 2017 by Gollum Pace90 and Asim 2 Link to comment
CoverDrive Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Best of luck guys! Really hoping things go well and they are back to normal Pace90 1 Link to comment
SK_IH Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 hahha catching practice there by zaman,guiding it to 1st slip Link to comment
cric_fan Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Thanks!Probably just a one-off series tbh. Pace90 1 Link to comment
sandeep Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 20 minutes ago, cric_fan said: Thanks! Probably just a one-off series tbh. Cricket in Pakistan will return to normal when Eng/Aus/Ind tour. Its good for the local fans to get to see some decent cricket. No qualms on that. Link to comment
cric_fan Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Hope none of the foreign players get killed. Even if jihadis strike they will target only the visitors(excluding Amla and Tahir) as they showed in 2009. I know it must hurt you to see cricket being played in Pakistan..but stick to cricket..just for today.Besides, terrorists kill Pakistanis too. Link to comment
Temujin Khaghan Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 man I am just glad the little kids and teenagers in Pakistan are happy this week by watching live cricket in the stadiums well done to all the world xi players who brought smiles on their faces!!! Pace90 1 Link to comment
KeyboardWarrior Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 thanks buddy. Link to comment
Wapas Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Shame for ICF Say something about game Pakistan 197 for 5 BABAR 55 BALL 86,Malik 20 ball 38,Shahjad 36. T.Perera gone for 23 odd in his last over. World xl need 198 to go 1/0 in 3 match t20 series. Amla and Tamim opener 90-96 degree temp. In Pakistan at 8.30 pm Link to comment
Wapas Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 12 hours ago, Trichromatic said: https://www.icc-cricket.com/media-releases/470433 Not considered as regular international, because stats will not count on players career Link to comment
Sandeep2017 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Pakistan needs to stop indulging in terrorism before we see any improvement in any sports. The best chance is for world to destroy the Pakistani army and then Pakistani people will become peaceful. Pakistani people are being held hostage by Pakistani Army. Pace90 1 Link to comment
Wapas Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 43 for 0 48 for 2 Newly wed,R.Raees 1/0/9/2 Link to comment
maniac Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Congrats now an analogy that might make sense in the context of Pakistan -now just don't accidentally blow yourselves up like a clumsy suicide bomber...this is a start so don't screw it up. Link to comment
Wapas Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 (edited) Pakistan beat world xl by 20 runs Sammy should sends early as his efforts were Praiseworthy 16 ball 28 not out under terrible heat :3 sixes in vain. 177 for 7 Lost by 20 runs World xl starts well but great bowling by Shadab,sohail and Raees took 2 wickets each Edited September 12, 2017 by Wapas Link to comment
Zero_Unit Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 7 hours ago, cric_fan said: Thanks! Probably just a one-off series tbh. Don't be so certain. Having players from NZ, AUS, SA tour the country (let's cross out finger and hope nothing bad happens) will ensure some faith in the security provided by PCB. This will certainly make Lankan and Bangla cricket board send teams to your country for half/full tour. First baby step completed and PCB is doing a good job at it. Link to comment
TheWall Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 Half of the World XI players r pathwtic.... Link to comment
SK_IH Posted September 13, 2017 Share Posted September 13, 2017 1 hour ago, TheWall said: Half of the World XI players r pathwtic.... batting is okayish with faf and amla ,bowling is pedestrian though Link to comment
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