In a video posted by the PCB’s official Twitter handle, Chairman Ramiz Raja issued a passionate statement to Pakistan fans. This comes on a day when Raja has completed exactly two months in office.

Ramiz Raja said that having played cricket himself, he understands the value of the fans and what they do to a player’s stature. He requested Pakistan fans to maintain high expectations and was positive the team would go on to achieve great heights.

Ramiz Raja said:

Ramiz Raja claimed that all PCB members, from the one who serves tea to the Chairman himself, would fail if Pakistan did not become No.1 team in the world. Raja stated that the Board’s efforts would be concentrated on making Pakistan the best team in the world, as long as fans stood behind the players.

“I appreciate all Pakistan fans” - PCB chief Ramiz Raja ahead of crucial semi-final against Australia

In the same video, Ramiz Raja promised that fans will see a different PCB going forward. Raja stated the Board’s intentions to serve the fans of the team, while giving them a good stadium experience in times to come. He duly acknowledged the difficulties the fans have had to go through while entering the stadium.

Ramiz Raja said:

Here’s a look at the video message from Ramiz Raja to the fans of the Pakistan team:

Pakistan take on Australia in the second semi-final in Dubai

The Babar Azam-led Pakistan team will play Aaron Finch’s Australia in the second semifinal of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup later today. The game will take place at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Pakistan enter the semifinals having topped Group 2 with five wins in as many games.

Meanwhile, Australia finished as the runners-up in Group 1, having won four out of five games. Both teams have played each other in the semifinal of the Men’s T20 World Cup once before. It was an epic clash at St. Lucia where a Michael Hussey blitz took Australia to the final of the 2010 edition.

The winner of tonight’s semifinal clash will play New Zealand in the final on Sunday (November 14) in Dubai. New Zealand beat England by 5 wickets in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday to book their spot in the summit clash.

Here’s everything you need to know about the ICC T20 World Cup final.

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