KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Waseem Akhtar said that the citizens of Karachi have, by making the final of Pakistan Super League (PSL) a successful event, proved once again that they love cricket and now the city is ready to welcome the West Indies team.
Talking to media while watching the PSL final in the Hanif Muhammed Enclosure of the Karachi National Stadium, he said that the event had in fact restored the magnificence of Karachi as all the municipal organisations worked excellently and made this final historical through teamwork. He added that the people of Karachi have a good understanding of the game of cricket, and have always supported best players.
He also appreciated the discipline of the big crowd which watched the final in National Stadium.
Mayor Waseem also said that the residents of Karachi have made this event historical through their great support and cooperation. “Karachi hosted international cricket in past and the world cup matches were also held here, which proved successful due to the good behaviour of the spectators,” he added.
The mayor said that all the arrangements for the final were made under a comprehensive strategy, and every organisation played its part in an excellent way.
He congratulated the winner of the PSL final, Islamabad United, and said that “they are a better team and deserved this win.”
