Daily Times

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has felicitated the Men in Green on historic clean sweep in the ODI series against South Africa.

Paying glowing tribute to the Men’s cricket team here on Monday, the premier said that Pakistan Men’s cricket team was the first in the world to clean sweep South Africa in a three-match or more ODI series at their home soil.

Shehbaz Sharif hailed the cricket team for excellent performance with the bat and ball throughout the ODI series and expressed the hope that the team would continue to win laurels for the country in future as well.

The Prime Minister also praised Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Mohsin Naqvi and the team management for yielding exceptional results.

Separately, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has congratulated Pakistan Men’s cricket team on historic white-wash of South Africa in the ODI series.

Pakistan has become the first team to achieve a 3-0 clean sweep against South Africa on their home soil in an ODI series comprising three or more ODIs. Chairman Mohsin Naqvi expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the national team on their remarkable victory in the third ODI. “This outstanding achievement is a testament to exceptional teamwork and determination,” he said.

The Chairman also praised individual performances that contributed to the team’s success. “Saim Ayub once again showcased his class with a magnificent century that played a pivotal role in securing the win. Similarly, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam demonstrated great batting skills, while Sufiyan Moqim’s excellent bowling performance won the hearts of the nation,” he remarked.

Chairman Mohsin Naqvi further commended the confidence and composure displayed by the players throughout the series. “The team played with passion and hard work, and this historic triumph will undoubtedly boost their morale as they prepare for the ICC Champions Trophy. We are confident that the team will continue to deliver such stellar performances in the upcoming tournaments.”

The PCB acknowledges the collective efforts of the players, coaching staff, and management for this remarkable series victory, which has brought pride and joy to cricket fans across the country.