Cricket memories: Australian journalists appreciate hospitality of Pakistanis

Australian journalists have continued making their tour to Pakistan memorable alongside covering the mega cricketing event of the Pakistan-Australia series after 24 years.

Australian journalists have continued making their tour to Pakistan memorable alongside covering the mega cricketing event of the Pakistan-Australia series after 24 years.

The Australian journalists appreciated the hospitality of Pakistani media during their ongoing tour to Pakistan.

The foreign journalists have received souvenirs, traditional chaddars and Chitrali caps from the Pakistani media during the inaugural Test match between Pakistan and Australia.

Peter Lolar wrote on Twitter, “No, we have not received honorary doctorates in Pakistani cricket, but we have received gifts from our gracious hosts.”

Melinda Farrell said, “I feel I owe a deep apology to the ears of everyone in this country because people keep asking me to sing Dil Dil Pakistan and I absolutely butcher it every time! This is all @ZAbbasOfficial’s fault!”

Isabelle Westbury wrote, “New hat to the collection! And it’s the best of the lot. The hospitality we’ve received in Rawalpindi is second to none. Such a privilege to be here.”

Adam Collins said, “Thanks to our kind hosts for decking us out in chitrali caps and chadar on a cooler day in Rawalpindi – such a privilege to be here.”

Arfa Feroz Zake said, “Journos from australia presented with chitraali topi (cap) and traditional chadar by journalist community of Rawalpindi/Islamabad during Rawalpindi Test! International media appreciated the hospitality and claimed Pakistan tour a memorable one. Pak-Aus dosti zindabad.”

Shakir Abbasi said, “It’s not Gabba nor Edgbaston. It’ #RAWALPINDI. Huge excitement to have sports journalists from England & Australia at press box. Warm welcome to you @melindafarrell & @izzywestbury #PAKvAUS”

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