Pakistan fans miss Indian cricket team, want home series with neighbours

Islamabad : As international cricket returns to Pakistan, fans in the South Asian country are happy and in a festive mood. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium, the sole venue for the Zimbabwe series 2015, has turned into a fortress with security personnel guarding every corner. But what is heartening to see is the presence of fans in huge numbers. The jam-packed stadium with noisy atmosphere overshadows the presence of armed guards at the venue. What is even more heartening is that Pakistani fans are showering their support not only on their home team but the visitors as well. Placards and posters thanking the Zimbabwe cricket team is a common sight in the stadium, as cricket comes home for Pakistan. But guess what, they’re missing the Indians, too! During the first one-day international (ODI) between Pakistan and Zimbabwe, a section of the crowd in Gaddafi Stadium was seen holding a banner that stood out from the rest. It was not acknowledging the Zimbabwe team, neither was it any random ‘Boom Boom’ fan holding the placard. The banner was unique as it read ‘We miss you India’.