Lahore: Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Management Committee, Zakaa Ashraf, has said that Pakistan and India are not enemies on the cricket field; they are traditional rivals. I congratulate India on the splendid welcome they gave to the Pakistani team.
Zakaa Ashraf stated in a statement that the tremendous reception in India is an expression of love from the people of both countries for their players, and the glimpse of this love was seen at Hyderabad Airport. I extend my congratulations to India.
He expressed hope that the Pakistan team would receive similar reception in the World Cup, as Pakistan has always been warmly welcomed in India.
The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board's Management Committee further said that cricket has played a role in building bridges of love and friendship between both countries. Pak-India cricket is considered special, and the desire is for bilateral cricket between Pakistan and India to resume, going beyond the Ashes series.