The Pak-Australia series will send a positive message to the world, says Faisal Hasnain

RAWALPINDI (92 News) – Chief Executive Officer of Pakistan Cricket Board Faisal Hasnain has said that Pak-Australia series will send out a very positive and strong message to the entire world.

Addressing a news conference at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium today (Friday) along with other office bearers of Australia Cricket, ICC and the PCB ahead of the first test match between Pakistan and Australia, he said that both the countries were making tireless efforts over the last many months to make this tour a reality. “The Australian tour sends out a very positive and strong message to the entire world and we are confident that when the Australian team returns home, they will leave with fond memories and also hopefully become ambassadors of Pakistan.”

The PCB Chief Executive has said that the people of Pakistan waited for twenty-four years to see a strong Australian team play in Pakistan. He urged the cricket fans to come and see the matches, fill the stadiums and enjoy what promises to be high quality matches between the two world class teams.

Australian Cricketers' Association Chief Executive Todd Greenberg has also appreciated the security arrangements made for the Australian cricket team in Pakistan.

In his remarks, he said that our players are unbelievably excited to be in Pakistan.

Chief Executive Officer of Cricket Australia Nick Hockley said that it is a historic day saying they were looking forward to this series. He was also appreciative of the overwhelming warm welcome received by the Australian team in Pakistan.

The Chief Executive Officer of ICC Geoff Allordice said that a strong Pakistan is very important for international cricket. He said he understands the importance of this series for Pakistan Cricket Board as well as Pakistani cricket fans who will get the opportunity to see the best players from both sides in action.