Jason Gillespie, the head coach of Pakistan’s red-ball cricket team, has extended a warm invitation to Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem to visit the cricket team’s dressing room.
Arshad recently made history by becoming the first Pakistani to win an individual Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics. He captured the world’s attention with his stunning throw of 92.97 meters in the Men’s Javelin Throw final, setting a new Olympic record.
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Gillespie’s Admiration
In a recent discussion on the PCB podcast, Gillespie expressed his admiration for Arshad’s achievement and extended an open invitation to him.
“We would love to invite Arshad Nadeem to the dressing room as well. I saw all the Shaheens cheering him on during the Olympics. 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.
Shan Masood’s Pride
Pakistan’s Test captain, Shan Masood, who was also present on the podcast, shared his pride in Arshad’s historic achievement.
“Arshad Nadeem has made us all emotional. Seeing him on the podium waving the flag and ringing the Olympic bell was incredible,” Masood said.
He added, “He deserves all the recognition he’s getting and is a national hero. His achievements highlight the talent in Pakistan, and we’re all proud of him.”
Motivation for the Cricket Team
Masood reflected on how Arshad’s success impacts the cricket team, saying, “Does it put pressure on the team? I don’t see it as pressure but as a privilege. Representing Pakistan is a huge honor, and every day we play is a privilege.”
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“We should feel extremely proud and grateful to represent our country. Arshad Nadeem’s success motivates us to seize our opportunity to do something good for Pakistan.”
Previously, Shan praised Arshad Nadeem for his historic achievement during a press conference and expressed his desire to emulate Arshad’s success by bringing similar happiness and joy to the nation.
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