Amidst all political and safety concerns, Pakistan’s government and army managed to pull off a very decent and safe PSL final in Lahore. The jam-packed stadium was a proof of how Pakistanis were confident and had faith in the management.
Seeing the stadium fill up fills my heart with pride. Lahoris & all Pakistanis hit the terror out of arena. This is what I call brave people
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) March 5, 2017
Given how Pakistanis were enthralled to see the final, the international cricket fanatics and Pakistan-lovers were equally geared to see the return of international cricket on the green lands.
As soon as Peshawar Zalmi qualified to the finals, Indian celebrities shared their well-wishes for the team!
For Starters, We Saw Nargis Fakhri Wishing Zalmis
Thank you @NargisFakhri for a good wishes to @PeshawarZalmi ,all the way from US. pic.twitter.com/HyW5xmjZs1
— Javed Afridi (@JAfridi10) March 1, 2017
Then We Saw Sanjay Kapoor Showing Support For His Hometown Peshawar
Sada Bahaar Sanjay Kapoor express his Love with #KhpalTeam and Peshawar.#KhpalChairman @JAfridi10 invite him to Peshawar #PakhairRaghlay pic.twitter.com/gUeQ2qp5vH
— Peshawar Zalmi Media (@PZalmiMedia) February 25, 2017
And Then There Was Bollywood’s Bad-Man Aditya Pancholi
Indian actors Sanjay Kapoor and Aditya Pancholi seem to be big fans of the Pakistan Super League @thePSLt20 pic.twitter.com/yjcScHO9cs
— Digital Pakistan ???? (@digitalPak1) March 3, 2017
Following yesterday’s final, legendary Indian actor Rishi Kapoor shared he wants to see the final as well.
Anyone know which Channel PSL telecasting? Any wise cracks and you are blocked
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 5, 2017
While it seemed pretty unfair that no Indian channel was broadcasting PSL match, Kapoor’s support showed how there is love outside hatred and politics.
PSL. Thank you for genuine info on the telecast. Bottom line is-Cannot see it. So may the best team win!
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) March 5, 2017
Following a successful final, internationally known figures started congratulated Pakistan!
Former Indian Cricketer Mohammad Kaif
Must be a very happy feeling for Pakistan cricket fans. Fans are the ones who miss out the most. May peace prevail.#PslFinalLahore
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) March 5, 2017
Mayor Of London, Sadiq Khan
Really great to see the return of cricket being played in Pakistan. No losers today! #PslFinalLahore #PSL ???????? pic.twitter.com/3EUYGaNwPs
— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) March 5, 2017
Journalist Michael Kugelman
Last week, I said hosting #PSLFinal2017 in Lahore would send a powerful message to world if all went well. Message sent. Hope it’s received.
— Michael Kugelman (@MichaelKugelman) March 5, 2017
Irish Cricketer Niall John O Brien
Congrats @darrensammy88 and his team on winning the PSL. Great for the team but more importantly great for Pakistan cricket.
— Niall John O Brien (@niallnobiobrien) March 5, 2017
Brad Hodge Showed Sheer Passion!
Love the passion @darrensammy88 and the victorious @PeshawarZalmi deservedly champions pic.twitter.com/mhKaSI9drd
— Brad Hodge (@bradhodge007) March 5, 2017
Former Australian Legendary Crickter, Dean Jones!
Thank you all my friends in Pakistan for your kind hospitality .: had a great time.. about to fly to Sri Lanka..
— Dean Jones (@ProfDeano) March 5, 2017
And Our Very Favorite, Alan Wilkins!
Thank You @thePSLt20 for the most wonderful month of cricket. See you for #PSL3. Mubarak @PeshawarZalmi
— Alan Wilkins (@alanwilkins22) March 5, 2017
In this moment, regardless of how the political system is, let us all take this moment to thank Almighty and Pakistan officials for a successful PSL final.
