Pakistan will take on Zimbabwe in the in the first of two Twenty20 matches in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium today (Friday).
According to local media reports, Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura, when asked about his views on the tour, he said, “This series will be something worth remembering. This is a great opportunity for us. Cricket is our job and we are happy to face a great team like Pakistan”.
He further added, “It will be a good series. They have got new players but we also have a good mixture, will give the spectators a good show. We will utilize these two days to adjust to the conditions and give our best.”
Zimbabwe cricket Chief Ozias Bvute on Tuesday expressed gratitude to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and thanked PCB for all the effort they have put in to make the series possible.
He said, “We have also experienced international isolation. Team would say we won’t visit Zimbabwe due to security concerns. But we won’t let that happen with our brother. You can’t kill the spirit of cricket. Cricket is like a religion in Pakistan. We are happy that we are contributing to help the youngsters see their heroes perform for them at home,” local media reported.
International cricket returns to the country after six years and Pakistan government has maintained high level of security to ensure peaceful tour of Zimbabwe. This tour of Zimbabwe supposed to give the message to whole world that Pakistan is still a safe land for Cricket.
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