Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has emphasized the need for national support for the cricket team, saying the national cricket team needs the nation’s support at this time.

He said the players are confident and will definitely perform well and bring the World Cup home from America. He said this while addressing a reception hosted by Pakistan High Commissioner to the UK, Dr Mohammad Faisal, at the Pakistan House in London, says a press release received here on Thursday from London.

The Interior Minister expressed his confidence in the team, saying every Pakistani should support the team regardless of win or loss. With this approach, the players will definitely win the World Cup.

He encouraged the nation to have faith in the players, saying they will perform well and bring home the World Cup. Trust our players, they will perform well and we hope they will win the World Cup, he added.

The reception was attended by London Mayor Sadiq Khan, British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, former Prime Minister Senator Anwarul Haq Kakar, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Ahmed Bugti, and a large number of British Pakistanis.

Later, London Mayor Sadiq Khan and British High Commissioner Jane Marriott also addressed the gathering.