Following Pakistan’s loss against Australia in the semi-final of the Men’s T20 World Cup, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan congratulated the Men in Green for their stellar performance throughout the tournament and sent a message of encouragement to boost the team’s morale.
For the purpose, the premier cited his own example from his cricketing days and said that losing is part of the game.
“To Babar Azam & the team: I know exactly how all of you are feeling right now because I have faced similar disappointments on the cricket field,” the premier wrote on Twitter.
“But you should all be proud of the quality of cricket you played & the humility you showed in your wins.”
At the same time, the premier congratulated team Australia for their 5-wicket win.
On Thursday, Marcus Stoinis and Matthew Wade stood unbeaten as Australia beat Pakistan by five wickets in the second Twenty20 World Cup semi-final on Thursday and set up a title clash with New Zealand.
Chasing 177 for victory, Australia were in trouble at 96-5 when Stoinis (40) and Wade, who hit three successive sixes in his 41, put on 81 to finish off the match with one over to spare in Dubai.
Shining like the brightest of stars,” said Maryam Nawaz to the team.
Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman (PCB) Ramiz Raja said the team had “truly united the land and refreshed its mood with promise”.
“We thank you and we are proud of the way you fought. Well done boys,” he said.
Indian cricketer Harbajan Singh said it was a “great spell”.
PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the team for “playing brilliantly” throughout the tournament.
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid congratulated the team for its performance in the tournament but conceded that it was lacking in the semi-final.
“We are so grateful for your outstanding efforts and bringing happiness on the faces of 220 million Pakistanis during the last four weeks,” he said.
