ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has congratulated the nation on successfully hosting the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and the return of international cricket in the country.
PM Abbasi, in a statement on Sunday, said the revival of sports activities, the growth of the economy and restoration of peace are a corroboration of the government`s performance.
“Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s vision, the cooperation of provincial governments and the significant role of the armed forces, police and law enforcement agencies played a role in returning peace in Karachi,” the PM’s Office statement said.
Premier Abbasi said that PSL has infused a new spirit in Pakistan and hopes the return of international cricket after a will portray the country’s positive image.
He vowed that the government will keep working with the same passion for national peace and prosperity.
Pakistan’s commercial hub and biggest city, Karachi, is witnessing the PSL final between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi on Sunday.
Earlier this week the country’s second largest city, Lahore, hosted two PSL matches under tight security measures.
Both Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United brought most of their overseas players to Pakistan.
Sports lovers and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) believe that improved law and order situation in the country and the participation of international players in PSL matches in Pakistan will help the return of international cricket in Pakistan.
International cricket was suspended in Pakistan for several years after a deadly gun attack on Sri Lankan cricket team bus in Lahore in 2009 that killed eight Pakistani nationals and left some of Sri Lankan players and their staff members injured.
In recent years, Pakistan Cricket Board has been assuring international cricketers that situation in the country has improved and now Pakistan is safe for them to play.
PM Abbasi congratulates nation on hosting PSL
PM Abbasi congratulates nation on hosting PSL
Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s son could lift a trophy for AC Milan at Super Cup
- The younger Ibrahimovic could make his debut in one of the Rossoneri’s two matches in Saudi Arabia
- “They have good skills,” Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said
MILAN: An Ibrahimovic could be lifting a trophy for AC Milan on Monday.
The talismanic Zlatan Ibrahimovic hasn’t come out of retirement but his 19-year-old son, Maximilian, has been called up by Milan for the Italian Super Cup.
Maximilian Ibrahimovic is one of six players from Milan’s reserve team who traveled to Saudi Arabia with the senior squad amid an ever lengthening injury list for the club.
His father scored 93 goals in 163 appearances over two spells at Milan, winning two Serie A titles and the Italian Super Cup.
The younger Ibrahimovic could make his debut in one of the Rossoneri’s two matches in Saudi Arabia.
“They have good skills,” Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri said on Wednesday. “I wanted to reward them for what they are doing in training.”
Milan, the Italian Cup runner-up, face Serie A champion Napoli on Thursday. Italian Cup winner Bologna play Serie A runner-up Inter Milan the following day, with the final on Monday.
Out of the four teams, only Inter won at the weekend, beating Genoa to go top of Serie A after Milan and Napoli both dropped points.
Milan were held to a 2-2 draw by Sassuolo — the third promoted team they have failed to beat this season, after a shock defeat at home to Cremonese on the opening day and a draw against Pisa.
“We should be angry but not demoralized,” Allegri said.
Milan managed to end the round in second place, a point below Inter and a one above Napoli, which lost at Udinese. Bologna lost at home to Juventus.
Despite their struggles against the promoted clubs, Milan have managed to beat the other teams in the top four this season, including Napoli.
“Tomorrow is a different match, it’s a knockout game where the aim is to get to the final,” Allegri said. “Napoli are a very strong team and they will be angry after the loss to Udinese.
“When there are difficult moments, (Napoli coach) Antonio Conte always manages to get the best out of his teams.”
Milan won the Italian Super Cup for the eighth time last season, beating Inter in the final to end a run of three straight titles for the Nerazzurri.
Napoli have won the competition twice — in 1990 and 2014. Bologna, which ended a 51-year wait for a major trophy with the Italian Cup, have never lifted the Super Cup.
