Celebrities wish greenshirts ahead of Pakistan-India clash

Ali Gul Pir has a few wise words for our team


Entertainment Desk March 19, 2016
Ali Gul Pir has a few wise words for our team. PHOTO: FILE

Pakistan, India World T20 clash at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is only a few hours away and no one can seem to curtail their excitement.

Set to be the biggest clash of the tournament, The Express Tribune got in touch with a few celebs who sent across their well wishes for the greenshirts.

Here's what they had to say:

Javed Sheikh

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"I hope history repeats itself and Pakistan will bring home the cup as they did in 1992. Wish all the best to our players. Our team was on fire when playing against Bangladesh, and I hope they will continue to remain in form throughout the tournament."

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Ayesha Omar

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"I am praying for the team. Very excited for the match. I believe the boys are in pretty good form. Was watching Shoaib Malik's interview on TV and he seems quite enthusiastic. Shahid Afridi also seems to be in fantastic form. All the best to the team. We will be rooting ll the way."

Mawra Hocane:

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"Always been a cricket aficianado, it's an interesting match for all cricket lovers as always. All my wishes to team green, I am super proud of them and will always be! Go my Greens!"

Anoushey Ashraf:

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"To our boys in green, pretend like you're playing a practice match against Bangladesh, don't take the match too seriously -- that might help lessen the pressure and gain us a win. Take medicine to calm your nerves and keep the faith! All the best! :)"

But the best has to be Ali Gul Pir's wish to the team. Check it out:



Here's what other celebs had to say on social media:

Ahmad Ali Butt has his game face on!

https://www.instagram.com/p/BDIDQ3MjXG-/

Zaid Ali shared a funny video hours before the match which shows the different sides to Pakistani fans.



While Salman Ahmad has promised fans a free Junoon concert if our team wins!



But some are not so optimistic

COMMENTS (3)

Observer | 8 years ago | Reply @Observer *when will..
Observer | 8 years ago | Reply @Jahanzeb: We will we stop quoting old achievements, T20 won seven-years ago and World Cup more than 23 years ago.
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