Return of International cricket to Pakistan

It has been a long and tough journey as the PCB, Pakistan players and fans have been starved of the opportunity to stage, play and watch international cricket in their own country. Having recently won a major ICC title, the Pakistan team is more motivated than ever to put up a fantastic show for the crowd. It is important that Pakistan play spirited cricket in order to send a message of fearlessness and resilience to the world.

Source: icc, Cricket Australia

Pakistan take a huge step towards reviving international cricket at home after years of isolation when they host a three-match .Twenty20 series amid tight security against a star-studded World XI, starting Tuesday.

Gadafi Stadium entrance two days back Source: icc

The Independence Cup matches will be broadcast on PTV in Pakistan and fans across the border in India can watch the series on DSport after the new premium sports TV channel launched by Discovery Communications India, acquired the exclusive broadcast rights for that country.

Stadium Scene before first match Source: icc

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Gates dedicated to great cricketers Source: ICC

Pakistan squad: Sarfraz Ahmed (c), Fakhar Zaman, Ahmed Shehzad, Babar Azam, Shoaib Malik, Umar Amin, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Fahim Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Aamer Yamin, Mohammad Amir, Rumman Raees, Usman Khan, Sohail Khan

World XI squad: Faf du Plessis (c), Hashim Amla, Samuel Badree, George Bailey, Paul Collingwood, Ben Cutting, Grant Elliott, Tamim Iqbal, David Miller, Morne Morkel, Tim Paine, Thisara Perera, Imran Tahir, Darren Sammy.

Contribution: Zeeshan Ahmed - Courtesy: ICC, PCB, Cricket Australia