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Musharraf directs Inzy’s squad to play with patriotic zeal in WC](http://geosuper.tv/news_detail.asp?id=3138)
LAHORE: President General Pervez Musharraf has advised the Pakistan cricket squad selected for World Cup to forget about their recent defeat in South Africa and storm the mega event out with patriotic fervour in Caribbean.
At a ceremony titled ‘Cricket Bahaar’ held in honour of Pakistani squad at Qaddafi Stadium on Saturday, Musharraf told the audience that he watches Pakistan cricket matches with great zeal and enthusiasm and his staff keeps him informed bit by bit about the match situation if he can’t make it himself before television.
Commenting on Pakistan’s last tour of South Africa, he said that Pakistani squad should not be scared by defeat and try to learn from their mistakes during the tour. He directed them to play every match in World Cup with great team spirit and patriotic enthusiasm, saying the whole nation will pray for them.
He expressed full confidence in the squad, especially in Inzamam’s captaincy, saying he is hopeful to see Pakistan as making it big in Caribbean.
On the occasion, PCB chief Dr Naseem Asfhraf announced to reward Rs5 million each for winning the World Cup, Rs2.5 million for reaching in the final, and Rs1.2 million for making it to the semi-finals.