The country’s cricket thirsty populace had their first drop of rain when Zimbabwe arrived in Pakistan for a home series on May 19 amid stringent security measures.
I wud lyk 2 thank Pakistani crowd 4 proving themselves 2b true cricket patriotic by supporting #PakvsZim U guys were azaming thoughout
— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) May 31, 2015
Thank you all you showed enthusiasm sportsmanship n peace N yes thanks team Zimbabwe for trusting us
— Umar Akmal (@Umar96Akmal) May 22, 2015
The series brought international cricket back to Pakistan after a break of six long years.
Zimbabwe Cricket happy to contribute to Pakistan’s efforts
Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) managing director Alistair Campbell said his country decided to play two Twenty20 and three one-day internationals after their intelligence work. “I am glad that we have been able to make a small part in trying to get Pakistan cricket back on track,” Campbell told media on the sidelines of third and final one-day international in Lahore. “We did our due intelligence work, there were guys who said that ‘how can you go?’ and that ‘you are putting lives of the players at risk’ but we assessed the security and we were sure it will be a successful and safe tour.” Pakistan deployed 6,000 policemen, beefed up to 10,000 after Tuesday’s explosion of a gas cylinder, with thorough check-ups of the fans at various points. Campbell, 42, said perceptions about Pakistan will change after the successful series.
Thnku each n every member of the forces n punjab police for making #PakvsZim series possible. Hats off to u all. I respect n salute u all. — Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) May 31, 2015
❤️ Zimbabwe @ZimCricketv pic.twitter.com/WWhiUjffEO
— Shoaib Malik (@realshoaibmalik) May 31, 2015
My salute to Pakistan Police,Rangers,army,board who made the most awaited tour possible & Thnku ppl for cmng over to support us #PAKvZIM — Sarfaraz Ahmed (@SarfarazA_54) May 31, 2015
Thanks to all the security forces, intelligence agencies, Punjab police and rangers for making this series a success
— Azhar Ali (@AzharAli_) May 31, 2015
Dear Zimbabweans, you have lost the series but won our hearts #ThankYouZimbabwe — Siraj ul Haq (@SirajOfficial) June 1, 2015
#ThankYouZimbabwe Respect For you
— Mubasher Lucman (@mubasherlucman) May 31, 2015
