International players bid farewell to Pakistan after successful PSL 4
Quetta Gladiators have been crowned the champion of Pakistan Super League’s fourth edition, the international players who came to Pakistan for the final leg of PSL have bid their farewell as the tournament has successfully concluded.
The Australian all-rounder Shane Watson took to Instagram after his team won the tournament, bidding farewell to the Pakistani team players in a warm note, expressing his delight for having played cricket in Karachi.
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Peshawar Zalmi captain, Darren Sammy took to Twitter saying, “Pakistan I’ll be back. thank you for all the love and support… Karachi was electric one of the best atmospheres I’ve played in. Great place to play cricket”.
Pakistan I'll be back.. thank you for all the love and support… Karachi was electric one of the best atmospheres I've played in. Great place to play cricket.. pic.twitter.com/g8RZDTsjVt
— Daren Sammy (@darensammy88) March 18, 2019
Sir Vivian Richards has also thanked the cricket fans in Pakistan for their love and hospitability. The cricket legend who is the team mentor of Quetta Gladiator in PSL has shared a video message for his fans.
A big thank you to all the fans, Pakistan's cricket lovers, People of Karachi, and all the members of the @TeamQuetta family. Sending you all the love. #PSL #KaiKaiQuetta pic.twitter.com/ymOjcjZ1Oc
— Sir Vivian Richards (@ivivianrichards) March 18, 2019
English cricketer, Max Waller, who played for Quetta Gladiators in PSL4 is delighted with his visit to Pakistan. He also took to Twitter, writing his gratitude for Karachi and Pakistani cricket fans.
“Can’t thank these guys enough for their ability to make everyone feel safe during our time in the PSL & especially in Karachi. Pakistan is a special place who’s people are extremely passionate about the game of cricket and deserve to play this great sport in their own country!”, wrote Waller.
Can’t thank these guys enough for their ability to make everyone feel safe during our time in the PSL & especially in Karachi. Pakistan is a special place who’s people are extremely passionate about the game of cricket and deserve to play this great sport in their own country! 💚 pic.twitter.com/6a5uSy7Gg0
— Maximilian Waller (@MaxTCWaller) March 18, 2019
Have loved my time with @TeamQuetta ! Great to end the PSL comp as well deserved Champions! Thanks to @nadeem_omar57 @iNabeelHashmi @SarfarazA_54 @ivivianrichards Moin Khan & all the players & staff for making me feel so welcome! #ProperTeam #Champions #QuettaGladiators #💚💜 #🏆 pic.twitter.com/Q4vbvHr8mx
— Maximilian Waller (@MaxTCWaller) March 18, 2019
For the first time in four years, international cricketers played in the PSL matches in the country and were fully impressed with the arrangements made by the Pakistani forces who ensured foolproof security to all the players.
Karachi Kings’ Ravi Bopara is in all praises for Pakistan for the successful event. He took to twitter sharing his thoughts for PSL 4 Pakistan’s leg, even though his team could not make up to the final.
Thank u @Salman_ARY and my @KarachiKingsARY team mates and support staff. Thank u @thePSLt20 and the the crowd that came and made the atmosphere amazing at the national stadium Karachi. Believe me the noise was deafening. 🙌🏼👏🏻🏏🇵🇰 #psl
— Ravi Bopara (@ravibopara) March 16, 2019
Pakistan, u should be proud of urself. I want to thank every soldier and police who made us feel safe during our stay. I got to meet some more of the public this time and I have to say the hospitality was some of the best I’ve received. #psl 🇵🇰👏🏻
— Ravi Bopara (@ravibopara) March 16, 2019
South African cricketer, Cameron Delport who represented Islamabad United for PSL4 also took to social media sharing his sentiments after playing in Pakistan.
What an incredible experience playing for @IsbUnited during the @thePSLt20.🏏🙌 A big thank you to all my teammates, coaching staff and management for making my experience so memorable.A massive thanks to all the fans for your constant support during the campaign 🙏 #UnitedWeWin pic.twitter.com/eM8quQSVY0
— Cameron Delport (@Cam12Delport) March 17, 2019
Thank you to @ImranKhanPTI and the Pakistan Army/Rangers/Sindh Police and all other role players for the safe keeping of all players and officials during @thePSLt20 Enjoyed interacting with them and local people on how much it means to them for cricket to return to Pakistan🙏 pic.twitter.com/aNz1R5OEXO
— Cameron Delport (@Cam12Delport) March 17, 2019
Erin Holland, the presenter for the PSL4 event has also shared a goodbye note on twitter.
PEACE OUT KARACHI ✌🏼Leaving @thePSLt20 with a full heart today – thank you to my kick ass team and @ThePCBofficials for the most memorable experience. #Pakistan you were so warm and hospitable, & talk about some awesome games of cricket! Miss you already 🏏 🇵🇰 ♥️ @ZAbbasOfficial pic.twitter.com/mLcM1trDef
— Erin Holland (@erinvholland) March 18, 2019
