Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has requested that the Pakistan cricket team consider playing their match against India in Sri Lanka, emphasizing the historic cricketing ties and mutual support between the two nations.
During a cordial telephonic talk with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Sri Lankan president recalled Pakistan’s consistent support for Sri Lanka during periods of terrorism, including continuing to host Sri Lankan cricket matches in challenging times.
He also highlighted the recent gesture of the Sri Lankan team not cancelling their tour of Pakistan, calling it a mark of enduring friendship.
PM Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the sentiments and said Pakistan would consult internally and inform Sri Lanka about the final decision regarding the India match. The conversation reinforced the strong bilateral relations and cricket diplomacy between the two countries.
On Sunday, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi held prolonged discussions with Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) President Aminul Islam and a delegation from the International Cricket Council (ICC), including Deputy Chairman Imran Khawaja, at Gaddafi Stadium. The core point of talks was the India-Pakistan match.
