Jason Gillespie invites Arshad Nadeem to Pakistan cricket team's dressing room

Pakistan cricket team thrilled by gold medalist’s success, with Shan Masood lauding it as a source of national pride

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Pakistani star athlete Arshad Nadeem, who won gold and set a new record at the Paris Olympics, has been invited by Test head coach Jason Gillespie to visit the Pakistan cricket team’s dressing room.

In a recent PCB podcast, Gillespie praised Nadeem’s achievement and extended an open invitation: “We would love to have Arshad Nadeem visit the dressing room. I saw all the Shaheens cheering him on during the Olympics. Having him come in and share his gold medal would be a fantastic boost, especially with the Olympic spirit still in the air. As Shan said, it was a wonderful moment, and we extend an open invitation for him to visit the dressing room.”

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood reflected on Nadeem’s success, saying, “Arshad Nadeem has made us all emotional. Seeing him on the podium waving the flag and ringing the Olympic bell was incredible. He deserves all the recognition he’s getting and is a national hero. His achievements highlight the talent in Pakistan, and we’re all proud of him.”

Masood also commented on the impact of Nadeem’s success on the cricket team: “Does it put pressure on the team? I don’t see it as pressure but as a privilege. Representing Pakistan is a huge honour, and every day we play is a privilege. We should feel extremely proud and grateful to represent our country. Arshad Nadeem’s success motivates us to seize our opportunity to do something good for Pakistan.”

On Saturday, Nadeem was welcomed back to Pakistan with a hero’s reception following his outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics 2024.