The Outsider Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8280886.Fans_flock_to_seek_Pakistan_cricketing_heroes/ The Pakistan cricket team was given an open-top bus tour and a civic reception in Bradford last night ahead of its “home” Test match against Australia. Hundreds of fans lined the paths leading to Cartwright Hall in Lister Park to welcome their sporting heroes. The players were formally welcomed to Yorkshire by dignitaries including The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Peter Hill, who hosted the event. The Yorkshire Cricket Mela reception was held ahead of the second MCC Spirit of Cricket Test, which starts tomorrow at Headingley. Coun Hill said: “It is brilliant to see the crowds welcoming these players like pop stars – there is a huge following in Bradford for the Pakistan team. “They are super guys. It is an honour to have them in Bradford and a great day for sport in the city.” Pakistan were led out to meet the crowds by 25-year-old Salman Butt, who was installed as captain following the sudden resignation of Shahid Afridi. Cricket fans, some wearing Pakistan’s famous green shirts, chanted the team’s name and took photographs of their heroes. Student Fehar Jallu, 22, of Sherbourne Road, Bradford, was among those outside Cartwright Hall to welcome the cricketers. He said: “I’m a big fan and wanted to come and see the team. I’ll definitely be watching them play against Australia. They are not doing that well but I hope they win.” Iftikhar Hussain, 58, went along with his seven-year-old grandson, Haider Ali Hussain. He said: “My grandson was born in England, so he supports them but we also support Pakistan. When they are playing each other, we support whoever wins!” Inside Cartwright Hall, representatives from Yorkshire County Cricket Club, including club president Ray Illingworth, joined the Pakistan party and members of the Bradford Cricket League chatted with the team. Later in the evening, they attended a dinner at the Aagrah restaurant in Thornbury, Bradford. The reception was part of a series of major events for the Yorkshire Cricket Mela – a festival of cricket, culture, community and commerce. Alan Birkinshaw, a spokesman for the Bradford League and one of the Mela’s organisers, said: “We are delighted to have the Pakistan cricket team here . It has created tremendous interest..” WTF!!! :hysterical::hysterical:
Patriot_Nikhil Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 So Paki cricketers are the "pop-stars" now?! :hysterical: :cantstop:
Cricket_Guru Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 They went through my small town, got a video of the coach, well it was one coach with about 30 polices motor bikes and cars. everyone came out on the road when they heard pakistan team was about to go through our area. btw i dont live in bradford
Sachin200* Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I heard teams going on an open bus parade when they win games but this is hillarious celebrating 13-0 defeat courtesy of australia.When will they celebrate 6-0 world cup defeat lossess courtesy of India .
Clarke Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 lolz They went through my small town' date=' got a video of the coach, well it was one coach with about 30 polices motor bikes and cars. everyone came out on the road when they heard pakistan team was about to go through our area. btw i dont live in bradford[/quote'] Interesting .. that must be presidential security of some sort. Somehow the Aussies did not travel on the same route it seems, i wonder why.
Cricketics Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 No wonder why Bradford is also called Bradistan by lot of people.. Lot of desis.. in particular pakistanis.
Clarke Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 No wonder why Bradford is also called Bradistan by lot of people.. Lot of desis.. in particular pakistanis. oye cricketics, remember the 'lap of honor' after the big victory over a major team
Cricketics Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 lol I remember creating that thread Clarke.. lol.. i forgot names of those pakistani posters though...
mastana Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I guess it was a pleasure to watch 20 cartoons on the same bus. :aha: Was Ijaz Butt driving that bus? :hmmm:
Jadoo Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 WTF!!!!!!!! :hysterical::hysterical::hysterical::hysterical: What next, are they going to give the players honoury degrees from Bradford Uni if they make it 0-14!!
Guest Hiten. Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 Next up: Open plane top ride, once Aussies make it 14-0
Ram Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I think the mere fact that they are even able to feature eleven live men in a team, overcoming all the feelings of mutual animosity between the players and their repeated attempts to poison/kill each other, is itself cause for celebration :hahaha: WTF is a Pakistani team doing anyway, going around in parades in the UK? :hmmmm2:
Rajiv Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 No wonder why Bradford is also called Bradistan by lot of people.. Lot of desis.. in particular pakistanis. it said in the movie" east is east "
Serani Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I think the mere fact that they are even able to feature eleven live men in a team, overcoming all the feelings of mutual animosity between the players and their repeated attempts to poison/kill each other, is itself cause for celebration :hahaha: WTF is a Pakistani team doing anyway, going around in parades in the UK? :hmmmm2: Dont see why this is a big deal, Bradford is basically over 50% pakistani so any opportunity to see their "heroes"
Mamu Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I think the mere fact that they are even able to feature eleven live men in a team, overcoming all the feelings of mutual animosity between the players and their repeated attempts to poison/kill each other, is itself cause for celebration :hahaha: WTF is a Pakistani team doing anyway, going around in parades in the UK? :hmmmm2: In case you did not know -- Bradford is the city/hub/ghetto where the MI5 swoops down whenever there is anything remotely related to terrorist activities. If I am not wrong -- most of the London Subway Bombers were from Bradford.
Mamu Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 I guess it was a pleasure to watch 20 cartoons on the same bus. :aha: Was Ijaz Butt driving that bus? :hmmm: Yes and for the players pleasure they also had some "Donkeys" and "Horses" on the bus ! :winky:
ali0786 Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 We didn't lose by an innings, and lasted 4 days. Surely that deserves a celebration!
Sachin200* Posted July 20, 2010 Posted July 20, 2010 We didn't lose by an innings' date=' and lasted 4 days. Surely that deserves a celebration![/quote'] U havent won a test series since 2006 that does deserve celebrations
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