— Miandad says World XI’s successful tour was proof that our law enforcement agencies are best in the world
Legendary Batsman Javed Miandad said on Thursday that he believes that regardless of the final result, the Pakistani nation has come out victorious from the menace of terrorism as international cricket has revived in the country.
Talking to APP, Miandad said that the Gaddafi Stadium was seen jam-packed in both Twenty20s which clearly shows that our nation was starving for international cricket from a long time. “The wait is over now and international cricket is here,” he said.
He said no country is safe from the menace of terrorism, but the security situation in Pakistan has been improved. “Our law enforcement agencies are best in the world and World XI’s successful tour to Pakistan is a proof of that,” he said.
Miandad said that the World XI players would return to their countries with a message that Pakistan is a safe country for international sports activities.
“World XI players should convince their teams to tour here when they go back home,” he said. Speaking about the expected tours of Sri Lanka and West Indies teams, he said that a team who wants to play in Pakistan would surely visit here.
“After World XI’s tour, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) must ask International Cricket Council (ICC) to convince European teams to visit here,” he said.
Former fast bowler Sikander Bakht said that the World XI players would return with good memories and would play their part in reviving international cricket in Pakistan. “Pakistan cricket is on the right track,” he said.
Former cricketer Rana Navedul Hasan termed World XI’s tour to Pakistan as a milestone that would serve as a valuable medium for Pakistan cricket. He praised PCB Chairman Najam Sethi’s efforts in reviving international cricket in the country.
