ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated Pakistan cricket team for their performance in crucial super stage fixture against Bangladesh and notching a place in semi-final of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 being underway in Australia.

On his Twitter handle, President expressed hope that Green shirts would also win next fixtures as well. He also appreciated bowling spell of Shaheen Afridi who took four wickets. "Well done! Exceptionally talented and lucky Pakistanis. Allah Shukar, we make it to semi-finals. Great bowling by Shaheen Afridi, you are a gem. God knows we needed this good news to uplift us.

Good luck to green shirts for semi-finals. Inshallah, we will win," President posted a tweet. Prime Minister appreciating national team in a tweet said that it was a big moment for all. He lauded Netherlands cricket team for their win against South Africa. "Big moment. Congratulations to all of you. Well played, Pakistan and Netherlands," he said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, November, 07 2022

Like Business on Facebook, follow @DailyNCourier on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.