Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif congratulated cricket fans on the start of a tri-nation cricket series in Pakistan between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa after many decades.

According to a statement issued from the Punjab Chief Minister office today, Maryam expressed her best wishes to the teams, and congratulated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chairman PCB and their entire team on this remarkable achievement. She said, “It is a victory of government’s commitment to rehabilitate playing fields in the country.’

She said, “I cannot describe in words my joy to see the return of international cricket to Gaddafi Stadium.’ She says by the grace of Allah Almighty, the glory of cricket fields is returning.

The Chief Minister: “Sports and festivals are the cultural identity of Punjab, I am happy to see their revival. Sports provide ample opportunities for a person to express his talents.’