ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has appreciated the performance of Pakistan’s Cricket Team during the recent T20 World Cup and said that despite challenges, the national team showed leadership during the tournament and reached the final.
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony in honour of Pakistan’s
Cricket Team, which was attended by Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javaid
Bajwa, Chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board Rameez Raja, legendary cricketers
of Pakistan and foreign dignitaries.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that despite constraints and
hardships, the team was performing well against international teams in
tournaments, which were regarded as a billion-dollar cricket economy.
He said that the way the teammates motivated each other despite losing the
game was remarkable. He stated that most of the team players were young and
expressed confidence that they would bring many victories in the coming
tournaments.
President Alvi said that the whole nation owed its cricketing stars for
their outstanding performance. “Cricket is an extremely popular game in
Pakistan and a good performance by the team brings colours to the lives of
all Pakistanis,” he said.
Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board Rameez Raja and Captain of Pakistan’s team
Baber Azam said that it was the support of the nation that became their
strength during such big tournaments.
