Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia has extended a warm invitation to the Pakistan cricket squad for an exclusive gathering.
Sources reveal that the Australian Prime Minister has specifically welcomed the national squad to Canberra, marking December 5 as the date for their visit to the Prime Minister’s House. Adding to the significance of the occasion, the Australian Cricket Board has also extended an invitation to Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Management Committee.
Insiders suggest that Zaka Ashraf is set to travel to Melbourne for the Boxing Day Test, providing an opportunity for discussions with key Australian cricket officials on various matters. The anticipation is palpable as both cricket boards engage in constructive dialogue.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan cricket team has already landed in Canberra, gearing up for a riveting first-class match against the Prime Minister’s XI scheduled for December 6. As the players prepare to showcase their skills on the field, the backdrop of diplomatic discussions and friendly engagements between cricketing authorities adds an extra layer of excitement to this unique intersection of sports and diplomacy.