India blind cricket team arrives in Lahore
Will face hosts in the first of three T20s today.
LAHORE:
The Indian blind cricket team arrived in Lahore yesterday ahead of their three-match T20 series against Pakistan, which starts here today.
India captain Shekhar Naik said that holding the series indicated relations between the two countries were improving. “It’s really nice to tour Pakistan,” Naik told reporters. “I hope this will help improve relations between the two countries.”
Naik added that his team was using the series to prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Nafees Ahmad said the team stands a good chance of winning the series. “Our team is ready and we have a good chance to win,” he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 18th, 2011.
The Indian blind cricket team arrived in Lahore yesterday ahead of their three-match T20 series against Pakistan, which starts here today.
India captain Shekhar Naik said that holding the series indicated relations between the two countries were improving. “It’s really nice to tour Pakistan,” Naik told reporters. “I hope this will help improve relations between the two countries.”
Naik added that his team was using the series to prepare for the upcoming World Cup.
Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Nafees Ahmad said the team stands a good chance of winning the series. “Our team is ready and we have a good chance to win,” he said.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 18th, 2011.