LAHORE, PAKISTAN:
Following the national team’s decisive victory in the One Day International series against Sri Lanka, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi extended heartfelt congratulations to the ‘Green Shirts’ while specifically emphasizing the importance of sports diplomacy by thanking the Sri Lankan team and its management.
Pakistan secured an unassailable 0-2 lead in the three-match series by defeating Sri Lanka by 8 wickets in the second ODI played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Pakistan successfully chased the competitive target of 289 runs set by Sri Lanka, achieving the feat in 49 overs with only two wickets down.
A Victory for Peace and Friendship: In his congratulatory message, Mohsin Naqvi not only praised the national side with “Well done Green Shirts” but also offered a special “Thank You Sri Lanka.”
The PCB Chairman remarked that “Today is a victory for peaceful Pakistan, our sincere friends Sri Lanka, and for cricket itself.” His statement underscores the vital role the Sri Lankan team’s presence plays in the full-scale revival of international cricket in the country. He also noted that the fans wholeheartedly supported the visiting Sri Lankan team.
Naqvi credited the win to the team’s top batsmen, stating that the Pakistani team won the second ODI and the series thanks to the “brilliant batting of Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, and Mohammad Rizwan.” This success is a major confidence booster for the team and a testament to the enduring friendly relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
