Pakistan successfully host ICC World XI series, fans celebrate and appreciate

International cricket returned to Pakistan after a gap of two years and fans expressed their gratitude to the ICC World XI for putting up such a marvellous effort. (REUTERS)

Updated on: Sep 16, 2017 12:07 PM IST

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International cricket returned to Pakistan after a gap of two years and fans expressed their gratitude to the ICC World XI for putting up such a marvellous effort. (REUTERS)

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Pakistan saw the return of international cricket after two years as the national team defeated the ICC World XI in the final T20I match to win the three-match series 2-1. (REUTERS)

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For Pakistan fans, this was a chance to see their team in action and witness the return of international stars back to a country that has been plagued by terrorism. (REUTERS)

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Misbah-ul-Haq, former Pakistan skipper, who took the team to the No.1 Test ranking, waves to fans at the Gaddafi stadium while riding on a Tuk-Tuk. (AFP)

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The country has witnessed several deadly terror attacks and fans made it a point to highlight that this series was a victory against terrorism (AP)

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Pakistan fans will be hoping that international cricket returns on a consistent basis to the country. (AFP)

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International cricket tours to Pakistan were halted following a terror attack on the Sri Lankan team in March 2009. (REUTERS)

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Zimbabwe broke Pakistan’s international exile when they visited Pakistan for a three-match series in 2015, but the ICC World XI series was billed as the series which marked the “return of international cricket” to the country. (AFP)

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Although the World XI featured many top stars, there was no presence of Indian cricket stars like Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni. (AP)

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The heavy security at the Gaddafi stadium was necessary in view of the lingering threat of terrorism. (AP)

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Pakistani spectators thanked the presence of the World XI and prayed for more international tours in the near future. (AFP)

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Pakistan’s Chacha, their most favourite spectator, was present along with others as the Gaddafi stadium was packed. (AFP)

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Pakistan enjoyed the three-match Twenty20 series with the World XI, with all matches being played to sold-out crowds. (AFP)

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Pakistani policemen patrol on horses around the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium before the start of the match. (AFP)

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A Pakistani elite policeman uses binoculars to monitor over the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore as the series was played under heavy security. (AFP)