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 the 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, the captain of the Sri Lankan team 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 Leharu Thirimane, Captain of the Sri Lankan Cricket Team**
**Interviewer**: Welcome, Leharu! Your team has just arrived in Karachi for the series against Pakistan. How does it feel to be back in such a vibrant cricketing nation?
**Leharu Thirimane**: Thank you! It’s great to be here. Pakistan has a rich cricketing history, and we’re excited to compete against a strong team.
**Interviewer**: On arrival, you were received with tight security, akin to that of heads of state. What are your thoughts on the level of security provided to your team?
**Leharu Thirimane**: We appreciate the efforts being made for our safety. It shows how much they value international cricket, and it allows us to focus on our performance without worrying about our security.
**Interviewer**: You’ve expressed confidence in your team’s ability to perform well. Given the ups and downs in recent matches, do you think this series will be a turning point for Sri Lankan cricket?
**Leharu Thirimane**: Absolutely, we are determined to showcase our skills and build momentum. Each match is an opportunity, and we want to seize it.
**Interviewer**: The Pakistan team has been formidable at home. Do you think the home advantage will play a significant role in this series?
**Leharu Thirimane**: Home advantage often makes a difference, but as players, we need to adapt quickly. We respect them but are ready to challenge them on their turf.
**Interviewer**: With the first ODI just days away, what message do you have for your fans back home in Sri Lanka?
**Leharu Thirimane**: We appreciate all the support from our fans. We promise to give it our all and make them proud. Each match is for them!
**Interviewer**: Thank you, Leharu! Best of luck for the series ahead.
**Question for Readers**: Given the importance of international cricketing events in fostering relationships between nations, do you believe that the enhanced security measures for visiting teams are necessary, or do they signal underlying issues within the host environment? Share your thoughts!
