Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the Management Committee at the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has lauded the extraordinary welcome that the Pakistan men’s cricket team received in India for the World Cup.
This heartwarming reception is a testament to the mutual admiration that exists between the people of both nations for each other’s cricketing stars.
The warmth of this reception was palpable at the Hyderabad airport, where Zaka Ashraf personally extended his congratulations to the Indian hosts for organizing such a remarkable reception.
In his remarks, he highlighted that when India and Pakistan engage in cricketing battles, they may be fierce rivals on the field, but they are certainly not adversaries off it.
Zaka Ashraf expressed his optimism that throughout the entire duration of the World Cup, Pakistan’s cricketers would continue to experience this warm embrace, and Indian cricket enthusiasts would be treated to exceptional performances by the Pakistani players.
He reminisced about the historical instances when Pakistan’s men’s cricket team visited India, receiving nothing but a warm and genial welcome, just as Indian teams have been greeted hospitably in Pakistan.
Cricket, he noted, has always played a unifying role between the two nations, with cricketers from both sides enjoying enduring popularity and affection from fans in both India and Pakistan.
The Chairman of the Management Committee also underscored that cricket clashes between Pakistan and India have consistently captured global attention, underscoring the exceptional significance of these contests in the world of cricket.
Expressing his fervent wish for the resumption of bilateral cricketing relations between the two countries, Zaka Ashraf envisioned a future where millions of cricket aficionados from India and Pakistan could relish the opportunity to witness live performances by their beloved players.
He concluded by expressing his hope for an upcoming visit by the Indian cricket team to Pakistan, allowing Pakistan to reciprocate the same warmth and affection extended by India to the Pakistan cricket team.
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