Daily Times

DUBAI: Pakistan’s ace tennis player Aisamul Haq Qureshi is hopeful for having all Pakistan Super League (PSL) games in Pakistan soon. The country’s top tennis star, who’s here to participate in Dubai Open Tennis, couldn’t resist himself from supporting his hometown team Lahore Qalandars on Monday night. “I am a Lahori and will be cheering for Lahore Qalandars in the tournament. I hope LQ will get on winning track in PSL,” Aisam said on the sidelines of Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars game. “I am enjoying here with family.” He couldn’t get an opportunity to celebrate as Karachi beat Lahore. But the 37-year-old was positive about the day when all the PSL matches would be happening in Pakistan. “InshaAllah (God be willing), we will see a day when these matches are held in Pakistan. This time, three matches are in Pakistan, things are getting better, the security situation has improved,” he said. “We also need support from international sportspersons to revive international sports in Pakistan,” Aisam added. He highlighted that international tennis matches had also returned to Pakistan and stressed the need of promoting Pakistan’s positive image via athletes who travel abroad to represent the country.

Published in Daily Times, February 28^th 2018.