Pakistan team celebrates Independence Day in Netherlands
THE HAGUE: The national cricket team celebrated the country’s 76th Independence Day on Sunday at a ceremony held here at the Pakistan Embassy while the Green Shirts are currently touring the Netherlands for the three-match ODI series.
Speaking at the occasion, men’s national team captain Babar Azam said he was proud to be Pakistani and referred to his teammates as ambassadors of the country.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared images of the national team and other members of the Pakistani contingent attending the ceremony on its official Twitter account.
پاکستان کرکٹ ٹیم کی جانب سے تمام اہل وطن کو جشن آزادی مبارک#PakistanAt75 #Independence Day pic.twitter.com/Rqrp9k0xIi
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 14, 2022
“I am proud to be Pakistani. We are all ambassadors of Pakistan,” Babar said as he addressed the ceremony.
“We are delighted when Pakistanis abroad raise Pakistani flags on international grounds,” he added.
“It gives us joy when fans boost our confidence by showing their support. We always strive to make our country proud,” she said.
Furthermore, he expected the team to give its best performance in the upcoming series against the Netherlands and stated that the players were in sublime form.
It is pertinent to mention here that the national team led by Babar Azam will face the hosts in Rotterdam in three 50+ matches on August 16, 18 and 21.
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