Zimbabwean cricket team has set foot in Lahore amid
massive security where 14 km route from the airport to the hotel was deployed
with thousands of policemen. A large convoy of police commandos led the
Zimbabwean delegation consisting of 16 players and 14 officials after Pakistani
minister and Pakistan Cricket Board officials received them. Members of
Zimbabwe cricket team were happy on warm welcome by their hosts and they
expressed hopefulness ahead of 2 T20s
and 3 ODIs which will start on Friday.
Zimbabwean all-rounder Sean Williams thanked the
Pakistani people for their warm welcome and support for the Zimbabwe cricket
team and said he was waiting to play in front of a huge crowd expected at the
matches because there will be close matches. He added they are safe and sound
in Lahore and training will start soon. Middle order batsman Craig Ervine said
about the tour that he values the big support from Pakistan and knew Pakistan
will welcome them and make comfortable in their country. Pakistan-born batsman
Sikandar Raza also expressed his views by saying Pakistani people have welcomed
them with open hearts,smiles and love. He added may Allah bless both nations
and their citizens.
An international cricket team is visiting Pakistan
after a long time. Pakistani cricket grounds were isolated from international cricket. Pakistani cricket fans were deprived of to see their national team in
action at the home ground. Visit of Zimbabwe will return that lost throng to
the grounds of Pakistan. If you want to be a part of the crowd watching the
matches then www.tickets4pk.com is the best online resource of tickets of this
series at your door steps.
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