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Pakistan will be best cricket team in the world: Imran Khan

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Pakistan will be best cricket team in the world: Imran Khan

Washington - The Pakistan PM is on a three-day visit to US.

Published: Mon 22 Jul 2019, 4:29 PM

Updated: Tue 23 Jul 2019, 9:05 AM

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Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who is also the former captain of the Pakistan cricket team, has said that he is working on a plan to develop "best cricket team of the world" following the dismal performance of the Men in Green in the recently concluded World Cup in England and Wales.

Pakistan were knocked out in the group stage of the 2019 World Cup. Sarfaraz Ahmed's men finished fifth in the points table -- at equal points (11) with New Zealand after the round-robin stage. However, the Black Caps qualified as the fourth team for the semifinals owing to better net run rate.

"After the World Cup, I have decided that I will improve this Pakistan team. I am going to reform Pakistan cricket," said Imran while addressing a gathering of Pakistani-Americans at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington DC.

"There have been a lot of disappointments. Hopefully, in the next World Cup, you will see a very professional, best Pakistan team. Remember my words," he added.

He, however, did not divulge the details about his plans for reforming Pakistan cricket.

The Pakistan Prime Minister is on a three-day visit to the US.



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