Mohsin Soomro
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today lauded the national cricket team saying that players are the real heroes and leaders of the country.
“Yes, you have made us proud. You are real heroes and leaders of the country,” Nawaz said while addressing a reception in honor of national cricket team.
Pakistan defeated India in the final of ICC Champions Trophy 2017 by 180 runs at Oval.
Following the victory, the premier had invited the whole cricket team for a reception at Prime Minister Secretariat here on July 4.
Addressing the ceremony, PM Nawaz said Pakistan has a great talent in sports and our future is bright.
He also urged all the world nations to come to Pakistan to encourage sports.
“Every nation is welcomed to come to Pakistan to play games, but we will not beg any favor from them,” Nawaz said.
On the occasion, the prime minister also handed over the prize money cheques to the players who won the trophy in the international event.
Among others, Chairman PCB Shaharyar Khan, PCB Executive Committee Chairman Najam Sethi, Chief Selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and other officials attended the ceremony.
