The Indian blind cricket team is taking the series against Pakistan as a preparatory platform for the next years’ World Cup to be held in India. The Indian blind cricket team arrived here for a 12-day tour, their first to Pakistan in five years, in what many believe would help restore full sports ties between the two countries. Pakistan captain Abdur Razzak believes that the Indian team’s visit would pave way for the restoration of the return of international sports to Pakistan. “It’s a first drop of rain and other foreign teams would follow suit,” he said while talking to journalists here on Thursday. He further stated that they have not prepared with a plan for the series but even then the series would be interesting to compete. “We have upper hand against India and also have home advantage and the series would be interesting to watch,” he maintained.
Indian blind cricket team captain Shekhar Naik Lachma said: “I am very happy that we were given such a great welcome on crossing the border”. A team led by Pakistan Blind Cricket Council chairman Syed Sultan Shah welcomed the Indian players. “Despite security concerns and other issues, they have come to our country. A good message will go to the world that Pakistan is safe for sports,” Shah said. Ramakant, Indian coach, said the three T20 matches and as many one-day internationals to be played in Pakistan would help his side prepare for the 2012 World Championship to be held in India.
