The Sri Lankan cricket team reached Karachi for the series of three ODI and three T20 matches against Pakistan.
On arrival in Karachi, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Director International Zakir Khan and other PCB officials welcomed the team.
The Sri Lankan cricket team arrived in Karachi by a foreign airline flight, the officials of the Sri Lankan Cricket Board have also arrived in Karachi with the players.
The players were taken directly from the plane to the state lounge where the players were treated to tea and biscuits.
After that, the team left the airport under tight security to a local hotel in Karachi where the visiting team was warmly welcomed.
The Sri Lankan cricket team will first play three ODI matches in Karachi, in which the guest team will be led by Leharu Thirimane, after which Dawson Shanaka will lead the guest team in three T20 matches in Lahore.
The Sri Lankan team will practice at the National Stadium on Wednesday afternoon, while the teams will have a practice session on Thursday, after which the first one-day match will be played in Karachi on Friday.
Earlier, while leaving Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan team captain Thirimane said that his team is determined to play good cricket in Pakistan. is
It should be noted that the Pakistan Cricket Board has given the Sri Lankan cricket team the same security protocol as the heads of state.
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**Interview with Sri Lanka Cricket Team Captain Leharu Thirimane**
**Interviewer:** Welcome to Karachi, Captain Thirimane! It’s great to have you and the Sri Lankan team here. How does it feel to be back in Pakistan for this ODI and T20 series?
**Leharu Thirimane:** Thank you! It’s wonderful to be here. Pakistan has always been a challenging and exciting place to play cricket. We are looking forward to the matches and aim to put on a good show.
**Interviewer:** The security measures accorded to your team are significant, akin to heads of state. What are your thoughts on these arrangements and how do they affect your focus on the game?
**Leharu Thirimane:** We appreciate the PCB’s efforts in ensuring our safety. It shows their commitment to hosting us well, and this allows us to focus solely on our performance. We trust the arrangements that have been made.
**Interviewer:** There’s always a buzz surrounding cricket matches between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Do you believe this series can help foster stronger ties between the two nations, especially considering recent challenges in international cricket?
**Leharu Thirimane:** Absolutely. Cricket has a unique ability to bridge gaps and bring people together. We hope that our series will not only entertain fans but also strengthen the friendship between our countries.
**Interviewer:** The cricketing community is often divided on whether international teams should tour certain regions due to security concerns. What would you say to those who might criticize your visit to Pakistan?
**Leharu Thirimane:** I think it’s essential to weigh security concerns with the love for the game. Cricket is a universal language, and traveling to play matches is part of our responsibility as players. We trust organizations like the PCB to ensure our safety, and we believe in the power of cricket to unite.
**Interviewer:** A point for debate: Do you think international cricket should remain open and free, and how could that be achieved in places where safety is a concern?
**Leharu Thirimane:** That’s an interesting question. It certainly requires a balance—ensuring player safety while promoting international matches. Dialogue between cricket boards and transparent communication about security can help. We need to find ways to allow the game to flourish everywhere.
**Interviewer:** Thank you for your insights, Captain. We wish you and your team the best of luck in the series!
**Leharu Thirimane:** Thank you very much! We’re excited to start and show our best performance.
