Pakistan Super League (PSL) concluded off with much pomp and glory, with an entry of foreign cricketers back to the country, it was your ordinary cricket loving Pakistani that emerged out as the winner.
Englands pace bowler Chris Jordan too was impressed with the passion exhibited by Pakistanis for the PSL final at Lahore.
"It was immense and I had no idea that the passion for cricket was so great in Pakistan. The crowd in Lahore were brilliant - they really made the final," said Jordon, quoted ECB.
Talking about his experience at the PSL particularly during the finals at Lahore, Jordan said It was a brilliant experience.
"It was pretty surreal! Obviously from making the decision to go, we were well briefed and everything was well documented about how everything was going to run from the time we left on the plane from Dubai to the time we got back." Said Jordan
"As soon as we landed in Lahore, we were met by military guys, escorted straight onto a bus and had a 10-minute drive to the hotel with a full escort. The road was cordoned off and no-one was on the streets - it was a bit unreal!" he added
Jordan further praised the high standards maintained at PSL, and said that there were some very exciting games in the league.
"In terms of the standard, I think it was very high. Every single team had some high quality overseas players and also the local talent was very, very good. Its good they had a rule that each team had to play one emerging player, so you have a youngster coming through all the time." Said Jordan
Earlier, Zalmi skipper Darren Sammy told AFP he had felt safe playing in Pakistan.
"I had my doubts and fears before coming to Lahore and when I spoke to my mother she said 'Go, boy, and play and I will be on my knees praying for you', and my wife said the same thing," he said.
"I am glad that I came for a cause and it was as safe as playing in St Lucia or India or anywhere in the world. Pakistan fans deserve to see their players playing, which they have not done for a while."
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