Pakistan

YouTube video of the day: Musharraf cheers on the team

Musharraf makes a comeback with a message for the cricket team as World Cup 2011 begins.

Naureen Aqueel February 18, 2011

Cashing in on the patriotic spirit that has gripped the country at the beginning of the ICC World Cup 2011, former president Pervez Musharraf has made an appearance once again with a good luck message for the Pakistan cricket team.

Having been an avid fan and supporter of cricket during his years in the presidency, such a message was expected.

The video shows Musharraf sitting in front of the logo of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML), his newly launched political party. The former president begins by telling team green that he will be keenly following their matches and goes on to advise the players to have confidence in themselves and their abilities and to maintain discipline.

"I have firm belief that you can be the best in the world if you work as a team," said Musharraf encouraging the Pakistani team.

Although the speech may lack the enthusiasm that keeps one hooked till the end, it is a good effort at encouraging the team at the beginning of the World Cup.

Video rating: Thumbs up!

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COMMENTS (35)

Muhammad Usman Akhter | 13 years ago | Reply we really miss the caption like Musharaf in pakistani politics. well i really appreciate his comments against team Pakistan which boost the confidence in them..!! and at the end I pray from Almighty Allah that please do create some right situation so that we can see our successful man "Mr.Musharaf" in field of Politics. (Ameen) Br, Usman

Shahzad Anwar | 13 years ago | Reply with Firm Believe, I Appreciate & Admire all of his efforts to let Pakistan survive elegantly in last decade, now doubt he is one of the best leaders Pakistan has ever had. I wish he could be able to come back, but it doesn't seems possible in current circumstances. Regards Shaz

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Imtiaz Ali | 13 years ago | Reply Well undoubtedly Musharraf days have been the best in our recent history. I wish he had not committed serious mistakes which let him down and also let our Great country down as well. I wish him good luck and success in the future. He is probably the only ray of hope amidst the corrupt poloticians of the current time.

Mamun | 13 years ago | Reply There is no doubt that Musharraf is a good speaker,but unfortunately he is not a good politician.Zaradari should learn from him how make a speech

pakiri | 13 years ago | Reply fools

salim | 13 years ago | Reply @ehsanali: Also he belongs to the elite group of highest paid speakers in the world!

Tihmur | 13 years ago | Reply Musharraf Zindabad! Musharraf for president

m.shoaib | 13 years ago | Reply i think u r secular and not precious 4 pakistan

ehsanali | 13 years ago | Reply Musharraf does not need any kind of publicity he is well known all over world respected and peoples want to see listen him what ever he speaks.All Pakistani TV channels try to interview him to increase their ratings.His interview shows are sold out before airing and their is compitition for ads.That shows his popularity in masses.

Zahid | 13 years ago | Reply Purely PAWN.

hassan | 13 years ago | Reply Form is Temporary.... Class is permanent!!. - President Pervez Musharraf!

Mkh | 13 years ago | Reply There is no doubt that Musharraf is a good speaker,but unfortunately he is not a good politician.Zaradari should learn from him how make a speech.

Adeel | 13 years ago | Reply see...isnt this better than putting up a giant best wishes wall in Isloo with the pics of Zardari, Ijaz Butt and Jakharani!! Long Live General Musharraf!!

Maria | 13 years ago | Reply What will we see next? Hosni Mubarak will try to contest elections after ruling as a dictator? Maybe he will cheer on the Egyptian football team and he can take lessons on how dictators should contest elections. How pitiful that some Pakistanis have learned so little from the freedom movement blazing in the Middle East. Now is the time to create democratic societies- and ensure that dictators never return.

Ali | 13 years ago | Reply Our great ex president we miss you, the whole nation miss you, the poor people of Pakistan miss you. However, problem with you is that you are honest and loyal to Pakistan which our corrupt mafia cannot tolerate. I remember you started compaign against extremism in 2001 and at that time accusation from different terrorist and certain political wings started against you. At that time no one realized that ultimately extremism is going to be the magor issue of Pakistan. Now we do realize, but it is probably too late. Long live Musharraf - Pakistan First.

ehsanali | 13 years ago | Reply I love Musharraf zindabad

S. Asghar | 13 years ago | Reply I miss Mush days over these Zardari Shareef days

hamza khan | 13 years ago | Reply kudos!

Ali | 13 years ago | Reply @Amer Yeah right and CJ, Nawaz, Zardari and rest are not. Please !!!!!!

ab | 13 years ago | Reply okeyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy SIR ......

khan | 13 years ago | Reply Anything to get himself publicity. Perhaps he should face the charges of assassination and murder. If he does, I guarantee he will get enough publicity to last his lifetime.

Zaheer Ahmad | 13 years ago | Reply Well done sir we are with you. You are a great man and leader.

Aamer | 13 years ago | Reply yawn

Amer | 13 years ago | Reply Uncle Mushy should stop trying to hijack every event! He's a hound out to get cheap publicity!

rashid | 13 years ago | Reply well done. jiye Musharraf!!! the future of Pakistan!!!

Syed | 13 years ago | Reply mr come back to pakistan and face Ahtesab..

Nadeem Zafar | 13 years ago | Reply Zindabad! You are the leader, Musharraf.

Nasir Jamal | 13 years ago | Reply Good. A new way to interact with the people. Keep up your efforts. We have best wishes for you.

Nadeem Ahmed | 13 years ago | Reply Musharaf Baba, you were the best thing happened to this country.

nouman | 13 years ago | Reply jiaY MUSHARRAF we wish gud luck to musharraf for his newly build APML

salim | 13 years ago | Reply Hail the Leader!

Aftab A Khan | 13 years ago | Reply May Almighty Bless him with Happiness and success. He is the great of all . Good Luck MR Musharaf We r with you .

Malik Tabeer | 13 years ago | Reply Well thats good thing and every leader should adopt that kind of participation to encourage every citizen in their field as they are our ambassador Well done Pervez Musahrraf as you said that you will change pakistan political culture

Uzair Javaid | 13 years ago | Reply I pitty him. He could have served the nation while he had every power to do it with nobody to question him, no court to hold him accountable for anything. Its the change of time when he comes over youtube to give a speech on how to win a WorldCup

Sheikh | 13 years ago | Reply Long Live Musharraf !!!

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