World XI captain Faf du Plessis on Monday said that their tour of Pakistan is not just about playing a series but way bigger than that.
“It is not just about cricket. This is for something bigger. We are just happy that after a long time Pakistani cricket fans can watch international action at home,” Du Plessis said at a press conference. The World XI squad reached Lahore in the wee hours of Monday from Dubai.
Since March 2009, when militants attacked the Sri Lankan side near the Gaddafi stadium, no top Test side has come to Pakistan due to security concerns and the ICC also refused to send any match referee and umpires for the limited overs series played by Zimbabwe in May 2015 in Lahore.
The importance of the tour was also highlighted by Plessis at media meet.
“You always try to find things to help you leave your mark – and this seemed like the sort of opportunity to do just that,” Du Plessis said.
