Sir Viv thanks PM Khan; says PSL to boost Pakistan cricket

Cricket legend and the mentor of Quetta Gladiators Sir Vivian Richards, thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan for thanking him, after Richards side claim their first ever Pakistan Super League (PSL) title after beating arch rivals Peshawar Zalmi at the finals on Sunday.

“Thanks a lot Imran. Your words mean a lot. This victory of the sport will only give Pakistan Cricket the boost they need to move ahead. God Bless you'll!” said Viv Richards in a message on social media.

Thanks a lot Imran. Your words mean a lot. This victory of the sport will only give Pakistan Cricket the boost they need to move ahead. God Bless you'll! https://t.co/RWUZtchGP6

— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) 18 March 2019

“Congratulations to PCB, all the organisers & security forces for holding a successful PSL extravaganza in Pakistan. Congratulations to Quetta Gladiators & their manager & my friend Viv Richards on their win. InshaAllah, the next PSL will be held entirely in Pakistan,” said PM Khan in his message to Pakistanis.

A big thank you to all the fans, Pakistan's cricket lovers, People of Karachi, and all the members of the @TeamQuetta family. Sending you all the love. #PSL #KaiKaiQuetta pic.twitter.com/ymOjcjZ1Oc

— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) 18 March 2019

The Quetta Gladiators wrote down history as they beat 2017 champions Peshawar Zalmi by eight wickets to lift their first ever PSL title in front of sold-out crowd of 32,000 fans at Karachi’s National Stadium last night.