3 Foreign Cricketers Whom Pakistan Should Be Grateful to This Pakistan Day

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Source: Indian Express

The return of international cricket to Pakistan following the unfortunate incident in 2009 was an extremely difficult task. For this Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and all the other stakeholders involved deserve a lot of credit.

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Still, it would be unfair not to mention and thank some of the players from other countries who have contributed in showing the world that Pakistan is once again ready to host foreigners from all parts of the world.

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So, here is a look at 3 foreign cricketers whom Pakistan should be grateful to this Pakistan Day for helping the country in the revival of international cricketing activity.

Dean Jones
Dean Jones
Source: wwos.nine.com.au

Former middle order batman, Dean Jones from Australia was among the first of the foreign cricketers to show interest in visiting Pakistan. As a matter of fact the gentleman to his credit visited the country even before the final for the second edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) was staged in Lahore.

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Hence, his contribution towards sending a positive message about Pakistan to the entire world deserves recognition and respect.

Viv Richards
Viv Richards
Source: Pakistan Today

Viv Richards was among those who were quick to accept the offer to visit Pakistan when the final for PSL 2 was announced to be organized in Pakistan. His presence without a shadow of doubt made way for many other cricketers to feel safe and make themselves available for cricketing activity in the country.

Darren Sammy
Darren Sammy
Source: Geo.tv

Darren Sammy is one of those foreign cricketers who played in Pakistan both while representing his franchise, Peshawar Zalmi and when ICC backed XI toured Pakistan last year. To his credit not only has the former West Indies skipper played a massive role in promoting the revival of international cricket in Pakistan but he has also attracted a wide range of audience from around the globe through his happy-go-lucky personality. Therefore, he is easily one of the most loved foreign cricketers in the country.