Arshad Nadeem invited to Pak cricket team's dressing room

Coach Jason Gillespie expresses his admiration for javelin thrower's achievement

KARACHI:

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

During a conversation on the PCB podcast, Gillespie expressed his admiration for Nadeem's achievement and extended an open invitation.

"We would love to invite Arshad Nadeem to the dressing room as well. I saw all the Shaheens cheering him on during the Olympics. Having him visit and share his gold medal with the team 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," Gillespie said.

Pakistan Test skipper Shan Masood, reflecting on Nadeem's success, added, "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 further commented on the impact of Nadeem's success on the cricket team, saying, "Does it put pressure on the team? I don't see it as pressure but as a privilege.

"Representing Pakistan is a huge honor, 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."