Cricketers jump in support for Pakistan football team

Pakistan cricketers have come out in support of the national football team ahead of the highly anticipated semifinal of the SAFF Championship against India later today (Wednesday).

Skipper Sarfraz Ahmed said the nation’s prayers were with the football team. “InshaAllah the team will perform well today.”

Captain Pakistan Cricket team @SarfarazA_54 comes in support of Pakistan Football team, wishes them ahead of SAFF Championship semi final against India. Good to see Cricketers getting behind Pak Football team. #ComeOnPakShaheens pic.twitter.com/j52ajg5wkY

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) September 12, 2018

“Pakistan football team wish you all the best for the semi-final against India. May Allah make you successful like you have been throughout the tournament,” said Shahdab Khan.

Here's Pakistan all rounder @76Shadabkhan with a message of support for Pakistan football team ahead of their semi-final against India. #ComeOnPakShaheens #PakistanFootball #SaffSuzukiCup2018 pic.twitter.com/lk7QOyQecl

— FootballPakistan.com (@FootballPak) September 12, 2018

“I want to extend my best wishes for the football team in their match against India. InshAllah they will win the match and qualify for the final,” said Faheem Ashraf.

Here's another Pakistan all rounder @iFaheemAshraf with a message of support for Pakistan football team ahead of their semi-final against India. #ComeOnPakShaheens #PakistanFootball #SaffSuzukiCup2018 pic.twitter.com/Uu3k3lovXo

— FootballPakistan.com (@FootballPak) September 12, 2018

Test cricketer Azhar Ali also extended his best wishes for the team.

This will be Pakistan’s first appearance in the semi-final after 13 years where they will take on India, the only unbeaten side in the competition so far.

Pakistan’s former skipper and senior batsman @AzharAli_ wishes all the best to Pakistan Football team ahead of the SAFF Championship semi final against India. #ComeOnPakShaheens pic.twitter.com/wCMIyIxeyD

— Faizan Lakhani (@faizanlakhani) September 12, 2018