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 Alex Reed team will be led by Leharu Thirimane, after which Dawson Shanaka will lead the Alex Reed 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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What specific security measures have been taken to ensure the safety of the Sri Lankan cricket team during their tour of Pakistan?
**Interview with Zakir Khan, PCB Director International**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Zakir. The Sri Lankan cricket team has just arrived in Karachi to kick off their series with Pakistan. How do you feel about the team’s arrival and the arrangements made for their welcome?
**Zakir Khan:** Thank you for having me. We’re thrilled to welcome the Sri Lankan team to Pakistan. Their arrival represents a crucial moment in our cricketing relations, and we have ensured they received the utmost hospitality and security, just like heads of state.
**Interviewer:** It’s great to hear that. What measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of the Sri Lankan players during their stay?
**Zakir Khan:** We have implemented a high-level security protocol for the team, which includes close coordination with local authorities and extensive on-ground security personnel. Our priority is to guarantee their safety so they can focus solely on their performance.
**Interviewer:** Captain Leharu Thirimane expressed determination to play well in Pakistan. What do you think this series means for the perception of cricket in Pakistan, especially after the challenges faced in the past?
**Zakir Khan:** This series is a significant opportunity to showcase our progress in terms of security and hospitality. We believe that hosting teams like Sri Lanka will help reshape the perception of Pakistan as a safe and thriving cricketing nation.
**Interviewer:** Certainly an important message. Moving ahead, do you anticipate that this series could influence other teams to tour Pakistan in the future?
**Zakir Khan:** Absolutely. The more teams we host successfully, the more trust and confidence we build globally. It’s all about creating a narrative of safety and competitive cricket that we can continue to share with the world.
**Interviewer:** As the series progresses, do you think there will be any lingering debates about Pakistan’s cricketing security measures versus the actual experiences of teams visiting?
**Zakir Khan:** That’s a valid point. It’s always important to have discussions about security. However, we hope the on-ground experience of the players will prove the effectiveness of the measures we’ve implemented. We encourage readers to weigh in on whether they feel secure about teams visiting Pakistan based on past and current experiences.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Zakir, for your insights. It’ll be interesting to see how the series unfolds and how those discussions evolve.
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