ISLAMABAD
President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday appreciated Pakistan Cricket Team for their performance in a crucial super stage fixture against Bangladesh, and notching a place in the semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 being underway in Australia.
On his Twitter handle, the president expressed the hope that the Green shirts would also win the next fixtures as well. He also appreciated the bowling spell of Shaheen Afridi who took four wickets.
“Well done! Exceptionally talented and lucky Pakistanis. Allah Shukar, we make it to the semi-finals. Great bowling by Shaheen Afridi, you are a gem. God knows we needed this good news to uplift us. Good luck to the green shirts for the semi-finals. Inshallah, we will win,” the president posted a tweet.
The prime minister while appreciating the national team, in a tweet, said that it was a big moment for all. He also lauded the Netherlands cricket team for their win against South Africa. “Big moment. Congratulations to all of you. Well played, Pakistan and Netherlands,” he said.
Senate Chairman congratulates cricket team for qualifying semi-finals
Chairman Senate, Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has congratulated the national cricket team for qualifying for the semi-finals after winning an important match against Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup.
According to a press release issued here on Sunday, the Chairman Senate said the Pakistan cricket team had shown a great game and became victorious. He hoped that the Pakistani team would continue this winning streak in the future. With the prayers of the nation, the national cricket team would be able to win the T20 World Cup with its excellent performance, he said. Sanjrani said that “Pakistan is a peaceful country” and through sports, it would also convey the message of peace and harmony to the world. He said the victory of the Pakistani team was the result of the tireless efforts of the players, adding the entire nation was proud of the talented players of their team.
Deputy Chairman Senate, Senator Mirza Muhammad Afridi, Leader of the House in Senate, Senator Ishaq Dar, and Leader of the Opposition in Senate, Senator Dr Shahzad Waseem also congratulated the national cricket team for their stunning victory against Bangladesh in the important match of the T20 World Cup.
