Prime Minister of Pakistan Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has shared a special piece of advice for the ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi ahead of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The premier inaugurated the stadium with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and other officials beside him.
Speaking on the occasion, PM Shehbaz said that it was a happy day for everyone that the stadium’s reconstruction was completed with “such grandeur”.
Shehbaz Sharif praised the national cricket team for their recent performances and expressed hope that they would become champions of the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
“We all are praying for you. We are all waiting for the moment when you will defeat India,” he stated.
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He also advised Shaheen Afridi to take inspiration from his father-in-law, the legendary all-rounder Shahid Afridi. Moreover, he shared his high expectations for Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
“Babar Azam and [Mohammad] Rizwan, we have lots of expectations from you,” he said. “[Shaheen] Afridi Sb, follow in the footsteps of your father-in-law and pile up wickets Insha Allah.”
Sharif also assured that the government would provide top-tier security arrangements for the matches, allowing cricket fans to enjoy world-class cricket.
The PM congratulated the nation on hosting a major international sports event in Pakistan after 29 years. He also thanked Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif for providing facilities to the construction team through the Punjab government.
He appreciated Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman and federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi for supervising the stadium’s construction.
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