Andre Nel feels Pakistan is safe to play cricket

By Ubaid Awan

Andre Nel, three other South African cricketers land in Karachi

KARACHI, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) October 18, 2012: Four South African cricketers landed at the Karachi International Airport on early Thursday to take part in the two exhibition matches against Pakistan Stars XI.

The four South African cricketers included fast bowlers Andre Nel and Nantie Hayward as well as Loots Bosman and Tshababa.

Talking to media persons on the occasion, fast bowler Andre Nel said, “Karachi is one of my favorite places in the world. I still remember bowling at the National Stadium Karachi. I have always loved the crowd here”.

When asked about his feelings about Pakistan as a safe cricket destination, Andre Nel said, "I feel that Pakistan is safe for international cricket and we are here to convey this message to the world”.

Six more cricketers including Justin Kemp, Andre Seymore, Ricardo Powell, Steven Taylor, Jermaine Lawson and Adam Sanford are also arriving in Karachi on Thursday morning.

Read More

Foreign cricketers start landing in Karachi tonight

By Ubaid Awan

Jinnah International Airport all set to receive foreign cricketers

KARACHI, Pakistan (TheSportsNEXT) October 18, 2012: Arrival of foreign cricketers in Pakistan for the upcoming two Twenty20 matches between International World XI and Pakistan Stars XI will commence tonight.

As per the arrival schedule that the event organizers shared with TheSportsNEXT.com, the South African cricketers including Justin Kemp, Loots Bosman, Andre Nel, Andre Seymore, and Nantie Hayward will arrive at Jinnah International Airport Karachi at 02:30am Pakistan Standard Time.

West Indian cricketers including Ricardo Powell, Steven Taylor, Jermaine Lawson, and Adam Sanford will land at Jinnah International Airport at 04:30am Pakistan Standard Time.

Afghanistan cricketers will arrive in Karachi at 1:15pm on Thursday while International World XI skipper Sanath Jayasuriya will join the team at 03:30pm on Thursday.

The two Twenty20 matches between Pakistan Stars XI and International World XI will be played at National Stadium Karachi on coming Saturday and Sunday.

Read More