Sri Lankan cricketers term Pakistan as safe country, support international matches

Pakistan's three-match T20 series have ended on a gloomy note for the top-ranked T20 side, but the visitors termed Pakistan as safe country and hailed security measures.

Speaking to media, the Sri Lankan players said if they get another chance they would come back to Pakistan. "We want international cricket to come back to Pakistan. We will remember every moment of our time in Pakistan," they said.

The cricket lovers fully supported both the teams and revival of international cricket in Pakistan is praiseworthy. This visit has given a positive message to the world and everyone is jubilant over the successful holding of the series.

On the other hand, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar expressed gratitude to the Sri Lankan cricket team and its management for playing ODI and T20 series in Pakistan.

He expressed satisfaction that discipline and passion of the spectators were amazing adding that peace has been fully restored in Pakistan. He hoped that other foreign cricket teams will also visit Pakistan.

The Chief Minister also congratulated police, administration and other line departments for making foolproof security arrangements and added that cabinet committee on law and order also performed well.

Sri Lankan opening batsman Danushka Gunathilaka shared his experience of playing in the cricket-mad country and said, "Pakistan is safe to play cricket and their fans deserve it!" He also commended the efforts of Pakistan Cricket Board for bringing back international cricket to the country.

"End of a very special tour. Great hospitality; excellent security measures. Hope every other country will visit here soon. Pakistan is safe to play cricket and their fans deserve it," he posted on Twitter.

"It's a good victory. Thanks to the Pakistan crowd, they supported not just the home team but us as well. All the players bond well in our team and that is our key to success. They are very talented and I think unity is the secret behind our success," Dasun Shanka said.