ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan is predominantly known for cricket in the sporting world with the country winning the 1992 World Cup.
“Seeing him on the podium waving the flag and ringing the Olympic bell was incredible,” Pakistan test captain Shan Masood said in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s podcast on Tuesday as he prepares for the test series against Bangladesh, starting Aug. 21 in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie said Nadeem will be invited to the dressing room of the Pakistan cricket team during the first test match.
“Having him visit and share his gold medal with the team would be a fantastic boost, especially with the Olympic spirit still in the air,” Gillespie said. “It was a wonderful moment, and we extend an open invitation for him.”
Nadeem also has a special postage stamp in his honor depicting his record throw.
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