da fazobetai： Pakistan’s sensational victory at Old Trafford set the nation alightand cricket-crazy supporters heaped praise on the cricketers
05-Jun-2001Pakistan’s sensational victory at Old Trafford set the nation alightand cricket-crazy supporters heaped praise on the cricketers. Eyewitnesses said scores of fanatics on motorcycles took to the streetscarrying placards of their favourite players. They chanted slogans andhoped that it was not just a one-match wonder.”We are proud of our players, and particularly for Waqar Younis andRashid Latif. The way they played at Old Trafford, it was amazing,”29-year-old Saad Khan, a Navy officer, said. Rashid, staging acomeback after almost three years, scored a priceless 71 in the firstinnings and then contributed 25 in the second but most importantlyadded 59 runs for the eighth wicket with Wasim Akram in quick time.Aftab Ahmad, 54, said he has been following Pakistan for the last 30years. It was such an wonderful performance and one of the best inrecent times. The last was in the 1992 World Cup but that was acompetition.” Nevertheless, Usman Ghani had a word of caution andadvice to the players. “Hopefully, it will end the losing streak. Butthe players need to keep their feet firmly on the ground. The trination series follows and we haven’t forgotten the 1999 World Cuploss,” he said with reference to defeat in the final to Australia whoare one of the three competitors.The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officials were not available forcomments. But this win would certainly provide them some breathingspace after a string of disappointing performances by the team.