It’s game time in Pakistan and every Pakistani is over the moon. Watching the champions trophy heroes and World XI superstars play in Gaddafi Stadium is a feeling which cannot be explained in words, literally.
Pakistanis are ecstatic and the developments regarding the return of international cricket are very encouraging. Not just the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) but also the International Cricket Council (ICC) are trying their best to restore Pakistan’s status as a cricket hosting nation.
And no words can thank the World XI players enough, that is for sure. But the Pakistanis have whole-heartedly showered their love for the dedicated souls who decided to visit Pakistan for a greater cause, despite there being ambiguity regarding security.
Although the players were ensured with foolproof security, it’s still quite courageous of them to say yes to such an offer, considering the negative image of Pakistan in the international mediat.
Well, cricket promotes peace and Pakistanis have given the message to the world that we’re a peaceful nation and perfectly capable of hosting high-profile cricket matches.
The microblogging website, Twitter, is swarmed with heartening messages for the World XI players. Pakistanis have big hearts when it comes to cricket and appreciating cricketers, especially those working towards the cause – the greater good of Pakistan cricket.
Last night, the twitter trends were proof of Pakistan’s love for cricket and for the World XI cricketers. That was Pakistan’s way of thanking the players and there were thousands of tweets thanking the players for their contribution to the cause.
And not just the foreign cricketers, the local players were also being discussed by the Twitterati.
It was all cricket and politics, two things Pakistanis can debate on for hours!
The national cricketers were also busy posting twitter messages.
Defeat doesn't feel like defeat when cricket is home & @realshoaibmalik sets new records. Congrats bro! What an achievement #PakvsWXI
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) September 13, 2017
Congratulations to @realshoaibmalik to become highest run scorer for Pakistan 🇵🇰, many more to achieve for Pakistan 👍👍👍 pic.twitter.com/AfVlu0DNls
— Mohammad Hafeez (@MHafeez22) September 13, 2017
Lahore, tussi great ho! 🇵🇰 today your support gave all Pakistani cricketers including me goosebumps. Feels so surreal #PakvsWXI pic.twitter.com/WjA3t9cKIt
— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) September 13, 2017
The famous actress and model, Juggun Kazim, was also there to support the team.
At the match. Really pleased to have so many international stars in Pakistan! Here to support my buddy @realshoaibmalik #PAKvsWorldXI pic.twitter.com/Tocq12iWjI
— Juggun Kazim (@JuggunKazim) September 12, 2017
Hashim Amla is receiving a lot of love from Pakistani cricket circles.
– Immense love for Hashim Amla in Pakistan ..
A fan, on a Karachi road, earlier today .. #CricketKiHalalala pic.twitter.com/9nWMrTKUgt— Asif Khan (@mak_asif) September 13, 2017
I guess Pakistan needs Imran Tahir more than South Africa? You decide!
Us when we see Imran Tahir in Gaddafi Stadium and then remember that he isn't in Pakistani team :( #PAKvWXI pic.twitter.com/gvJPWfh7jt
— Patari (@patarimusic) September 13, 2017
Collingwood is a legend!
A picture is worth a 1000 words!
Thank you @Colly622 #CricketKiHalalala #CricketComesHome #PAKvWXI pic.twitter.com/y7L7XZ51Cu— Hamesha Pakistan (@HameshaPakistan) September 12, 2017
And people were posting all sorts of tweets.
Breathing in the same air as David Miller, Faf du Plessis, Daren Sammy, George Bailey and Morkel. Wbu
— Rana Talha Asfar (@RTAluvzAfridi) September 11, 2017
Remember the moment Sammy pushed the rickshaw?
We will never forget you @darensammy88 the way you pushed international cricket and a rickshaw in Pak. Love this moment!#CricektKiHalalala pic.twitter.com/9E3JHjcMyV
— Zeeshan Ahmed (@mrsportsjourno) September 12, 2017
Cricket won, indeed.
Thank you so much 🏏real winner@TamimOfficial28 🇧🇩 @DavidMillerSA12 🇿🇦#CricketKiHalalala #PAKvWXI pic.twitter.com/i3F7aNOSya
— Aamir (@aamir83khan) September 11, 2017
Everyone is happy and we hope that it stays that way!
#CricketKiHalala.
International Cricket is Back to Pakistan Successfully !
The most beautiful thing about Pro Pakistani is the comments of yours Abdul Wahab.
Aj Lagta hai K Main Hawao Main Ho : Aj Itni Khushi Mili Hai.