| British endowed sub-continent with new facades, and | | | | treated like royalty. Public, politicians, media etc all |
| more than six decades later Cricket has proved to | | | | bestow there affection and attention at them. A |
| be enduring and eminent trait of this region today. | | | | national player can earn well over millions with |
| Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, all were | | | | endorsements only! |
| once part of British India and "The Gentleman's | | | | It is a fact that such discretion could not have come |
| Game" found an unprecedented fan following and | | | | without Pakistan cricket team's superlative |
| power source from these countries. | | | | performance. Since there historical win against |
| From Pakistan's viewpoint, Cricket is the most | | | | England in 1954, Team Pakistan has well evolved into |
| famous, well supported and followed game for | | | | a competitive outfit.o Champions in 1992 ODI World |
| people from all age and genders regardless of | | | | Cupo Champions in 2009 Twenty20 World Cupo |
| location, creed and language. Probably due to this | | | | Semi-Finalists in 2009 Champions Trophyo Champions |
| aficionado level, cricket here has an excellent history, | | | | in 2000 Asia Cupo Champions in ALL Australasia |
| well-established administration structure and | | | | Cupso Champions in 1998 Asian Test Championship |
| world-class support facilities. | | | | Furthermore, Players themselves hold several world |
| Initially, Cricket was just an elite's sport. Landlords | | | | records as well.o Hanif Muhammad has the honour of |
| would gather to play an exhibition match as a hobby. | | | | being the first Asian cricketer to score a triple |
| It was natural that players belonging to such class | | | | century in 1958.o Saeed Anwar has the highest |
| would represent Pakistan in its debut Test match | | | | individual ODI score of 194 runs (Against India in |
| against India in 1952. For several ensuing decades, | | | | 1997).o Sarfaraz Nawaz invented Reverse Swing.o |
| Cricket remained a rich man's sport until players | | | | Shoaib Akhtar holds the distinction of being the |
| belonging to lower class families begin to participate | | | | fastest bowler in history (100.2mph/161.2kph in 2004). |
| at international level. In addition to, a new One-Day | | | | Above all are concrete proofs of Pakistan's |
| cricket format proved to be very successful | | | | achievements. |
| internationally. Staging of ODI (One-Day International) | | | | Pakistan's Women cricket team is also active on the |
| World Cup in 1988 in sub-continent sparked an | | | | international scene since 1997. |
| interest in this game that continues today. | | | | Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) oversees the cricket |
| Subsequent years saw an increase in public | | | | matches and administration through out the country. |
| fascination as Pakistan performed exceptionally in all | | | | It is a member of ICC. |
| aspects of the game. | | | | Cricket in Pakistan is not merely a game. It is means |
| The fame, money and glamour attracted youngsters | | | | of entertainment, earnings, diplomacy, and supremacy |
| who in essence became a nursery of stars for the | | | | on archrivals and above all a source of pride and |
| country. It is not uncommon for cricket players to be | | | | honour for the country. |