KARACHI: They came to Pakistan, played the final of Pakistan Super* League, shared love with Pakistani people and won hearts of many fans in country, and they continue to do so.
36-year old West Indian cricketer Marlon Samuels, on Saturday, released an emotional message for Pakistani fans, in which he also thanked Pakistan Army for providing security and to the chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa for honoring Peshawar Zalmi players.
“It’s a privilege and honor to be acknowledged by you,” Samuels said in a video message.
“I want to take this opportunity to say thank you Pakistan Army for the way they dealt with the things, security was top class, we couldn’t have ask for better security,” he added.
Samuels added that playing PSL final for Peshawar Zalmi in Lahore was more than just a cricket match for him, and hoped that it would open doors for more Cricket in Pakistan.
“For me, it more than just me coming to Pakistan and play a cricket game. It’s the significance behind the team and success of the team, and smile at the face of people.” Samuels said.
I have spent a lot of time with Pakistanis in Jamaica they all are my friends. So, I am Pakistani in my heart. So, it didn’t take much for me to decide to come to Pakistan,” he added.
The veteran of 71 Tests, 187 ODIs and 51 T20Is also requested the ICC to consider opening doors for international Cricket in Pakistan.
“Cricket should definitely comeback to Pakistan now and I will continue to promote this until I die,” he said.
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“ICC, you need to look into Cricket going back to Pakistan. Because there is so much Pakistanis waiting and would love to see a lot of Cricketers in front of them,” said Marlon Samuels while addressing the Cricket’s global governing body.
The Jamaican star said that he’s also a soldier in his home town and expressed his desire to be part of Pakistan Army.
“I wouldn’t mind coming back to Pakistan if I get a metallic badge at my shoulder cause in Jamaica I am a soldier and that’s why I wore my Army suit to Pakistan. I am just waiting for the metallic, so whenever you’re ready to let me to be a part of your army, I am ready. I am a soldier in Jamaica and I want to be a part of Pakistan Army,” he said while addressing Pakistan’s Army chief General Qamar Bajwa with raising his hand to salute him.
“And may this win, and cricket like the finals that came to Pakistan put a lot of smile and make the people happy. And I wish that more cricket come to Pakistan. I will definitely coming back to Pakistan,” Samuels said toward the end of the video message which has already won heart of fans all over the country.
36-year old West Indian cricketer Marlon Samuels, on Saturday, released an emotional message for Pakistani fans, in which he also thanked Pakistan Army for providing security and to the chief of Army Staff General Qamar Bajwa for honoring Peshawar Zalmi players.
“It’s a privilege and honor to be acknowledged by you,” Samuels said in a video message.
“I want to take this opportunity to say thank you Pakistan Army for the way they dealt with the things, security was top class, we couldn’t have ask for better security,” he added.
Samuels added that playing PSL final for Peshawar Zalmi in Lahore was more than just a cricket match for him, and hoped that it would open doors for more Cricket in Pakistan.
“For me, it more than just me coming to Pakistan and play a cricket game. It’s the significance behind the team and success of the team, and smile at the face of people.” Samuels said.
I have spent a lot of time with Pakistanis in Jamaica they all are my friends. So, I am Pakistani in my heart. So, it didn’t take much for me to decide to come to Pakistan,” he added.
The veteran of 71 Tests, 187 ODIs and 51 T20Is also requested the ICC to consider opening doors for international Cricket in Pakistan.
“Cricket should definitely comeback to Pakistan now and I will continue to promote this until I die,” he said.
Watch Video Here
“ICC, you need to look into Cricket going back to Pakistan. Because there is so much Pakistanis waiting and would love to see a lot of Cricketers in front of them,” said Marlon Samuels while addressing the Cricket’s global governing body.
The Jamaican star said that he’s also a soldier in his home town and expressed his desire to be part of Pakistan Army.
“I wouldn’t mind coming back to Pakistan if I get a metallic badge at my shoulder cause in Jamaica I am a soldier and that’s why I wore my Army suit to Pakistan. I am just waiting for the metallic, so whenever you’re ready to let me to be a part of your army, I am ready. I am a soldier in Jamaica and I want to be a part of Pakistan Army,” he said while addressing Pakistan’s Army chief General Qamar Bajwa with raising his hand to salute him.
“And may this win, and cricket like the finals that came to Pakistan put a lot of smile and make the people happy. And I wish that more cricket come to Pakistan. I will definitely coming back to Pakistan,” Samuels said toward the end of the video message which has already won heart of fans all over the country.
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