Cricket came home and Pakistan celebrated yet another successful completion of a high profile cricket game. Lahore sparkled in glee on Sunday night and everyone talked about nothing but cricket, even those who don’t follow cricket regularly were glued to their television screens; such was the passion among the Pakistanis who want to see the game return to their shores.
There was music, there was fun, there were celebrations and there was love for the Sri Lankan team which made the night truly memorable for both the teams and for all of Pakistan.
Every cricket fan in the country wanted to see their favourite sons play before their eyes and watch their heroes celebrate the victory moments in Gaddafi Stadium, and so they did.
It was a comprehensive victory for Pakistan in the final clash, but Sri Lankan players won our hearts. Pakistanis welcomed their guests with roars that all of Lahore could hear; it was truly marvellous.
If something makes Twitterati active, it is definitely worthwhile, isn’t it?
Let’s see how Twitter paid tribute to the Sri Lanka team for visiting the cricket-thirsty country; Pakistan. Before that, the National Anthem of Pakistan.
https://twitter.com/sawerapasha/status/924621762310090752
Welcoming Sri Lanka by reminding them their World Cup Triumph in Lahore!
https://twitter.com/WarisSiddiqui11/status/924435275744411648
Amir was the standout bowler, but it was the Sri Lanka XI which won the hearts of millions.
Well Played Amir ….
Srilanka lose the #PakvsSL 3rd match But win our hearts…
Wellcome Cricket in Pakistan #CricketComesHome— Muhammad Maaz 🇵🇰 (@MMaazPK) October 29, 2017
It has been a great year for Pakistan cricket.
Thankyou 🇱🇰 for making it possible. Congratulations 🇵🇰 for the revival of international cricket and another clean sweep. #CricketComesHome pic.twitter.com/1YWTKowguN
— Abdullah Zahid (@abdullah_zahid) October 29, 2017
Everyone is in love with the young Sri Lankan team for making the trip.
Congrats #Pakistan Team Shaheen 😍😍😍💜💜
Thanks for Coming #TeamSrilanka 👌👌#CricketComesHome 😍😍— Zameel Anwer (@ZameelAnwer) October 29, 2017
Thisara Perera is the new Darren Sammy for Pakistan.
Great game great enjoyment.Thank u @PereraThisara for coming to Pakistan and leading Sri Lankan Cricket team. Love u all#CricketComesHome
— Taha Hassan 🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@IamTahaHasan) October 29, 2017
Pakistanis will love the Sri Lankan team and cricket board forever.
https://twitter.com/FaraQureshi/status/924697429538205696
Peace always wins! Thank you, Sri Lanka.
They were Attacked And Today they came back to Defeat #terrorism!! They are very Brave 👊and remember Peace always wins!#CricketComesHome
— Your Lover (@losing_serenity) October 29, 2017
There were those who were rooting for Sri Lanka in the third match, such is the love for the brave team.
https://twitter.com/sadiayounas77/status/924696742863523840
We are certainly proud of Sri Lanka XI for visiting Pakistan.
Well done Sri Lanka You returned to a city where you were attacked. Winning or losing is secondary. Pakistan is proud of u #CricketComesHome
— Haroon Hayat (@Rjharoon) October 29, 2017
Way to go for Pakistan.
This is how resilient nations overcome difficult times.#PeacefulPakistan #CricketComesHome pic.twitter.com/WjYFFvH1gP
— ExplorePakistan (@SnapPakistan) October 29, 2017
It was a historic day for Pakistan cricket in true sense of the word.
A milestone moment for cricket, a milestone moment for #Pakistan. A sign that better days have arrived. #CricketComesHome #KugelmanKiCricket
— Michael Kugelman (@MichaelKugelman) October 29, 2017
It would not have been possible without the efforts of the Pakistani military and para-military forces.
It was a great day for Pakistan, once again Pakistani forces bring cricket back in our home. hats off💪💪#CricketComesHome pic.twitter.com/3PrCVp5njl
— Coach #Gladiator (@SyedShah_56) October 29, 2017
For Fun:
Malik and Shadab after the presentation ceremony.
https://twitter.com/iPakistaniLAD/status/924686064236851200
Do share your thoughts with us in the comments section.
Thank U SriLanka
Thank U Lahories
Thank U PCB
Thank U Forces
We are glad that international cricket is back. But the cost to host has increased significantly. Is it worth?
Due to Security, Sponsorship Etc Reason :
Yes. If the news is true, we are spending a lot to host an international cricket match here. Sponsors, ticket sales etc are not turning out to be profitable. I am pretty sure bankruptcy is on the cards for PCB in near future.
Thank U SriLanka
Thank U Pakistan
Thank U PCB
Thank U Forces
Thank U ICC
Sri lankan team beaten by thy Pakistanis team but they win the hearts of Pakistanis. <3 Lankans is our hero and Pakistan are the campion. Lankans are not beaten they win our soul :) lot's of love with blessing Lankans. ;)