After a memorable and historic PSL final, cricket is back once again in Pakistan. This time, instead of one club battling it out against the other one, its Pakistan against the whole world. Yes folks, Pakistan shall play three international T20s against a World XI side in what is being called the Independence Cup. Matches that are to be played in Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, will take place on September 12, 13, and 15, with one match already being played right now. People have expressed their joy on social media as cricket is one sport that has been engraved in the DNAs of Pakistani citizens.
How Cool Is It That The Guests Entered Stadium In Rickshaws?
The World XI had a heroes’ welcome to the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore #PAKvWXI pic.twitter.com/oPAAc3B8nU
— ICC (@ICC) September 12, 2017
Rickshaws were modified and decorated for the guests in which they would enter the field. This marks the upholding of the culture of rickshaws that have been ever-present in Lahore.
Michael Vaughan Had Something To Say About This Occasion
Fantastic … The passion for Cricket in Pakistan is wonderful … https://t.co/lWthvCBVrF
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) September 12, 2017
Someone Tell Them We Relive Every Moment of Pakistan’s Cricket
? 25th March 1992
With international cricket returning to Pakistan today, re-live the moment @TheRealPCB lifted the @cricketworldcup! ??? pic.twitter.com/XQT9sydsPH
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) September 12, 2017
Hum Kisi Se Kum Nahi!
Give pakistani players more matches at home and they will become better player than kohli and amla. Look at babar azam
— Saddam (@saddamaldo) September 12, 2017
Cricket Is Back In Pakistan, We Will Celebrate Either Way!
Pakistan’s last international match couldn’t have gone much better – will they be celebrating again tonight in Lahore? #PAKvWXI pic.twitter.com/vOL1fLAqXd
— ICC (@ICC) September 12, 2017
National Bhabhi Everyone!
No matter where I am in Pakistan, everywhere feels like home! Lahore, You are just beautiful #PakVsWXI
— Shaniera Akram (@iamShaniera) September 12, 2017
Pakistan Zindabad!
The World XI series is a reminder that terrorists will never win.
PAKISTAN ZINDABAD pic.twitter.com/Qd9jdr8aa9
— Worldennis XI (@DennisCricket_) September 12, 2017
It is always a purely patriotic feeling when international or any top level cricket is being played on the Pakistani soil. Our salute is to the tremendous efforts of all security forces combined, including the intelligence agencies and the government who have worked together to bring this amazing sport in Pakistan. It is only a matter of time till it spreads out in the other cities as well!
