Loyalty to cricket flows in our blood so it’s pretty understandable that why any signs of cricket being played in Pakistan raises excitement levels among people. Long spells of break between international cricket matches in Pakistan always keep fans on edge for more. So this new series between Pakistan women’s cricket team and West Indies’ women’s cricket team is a cause for celebration.

The West Indies ladies will play three matches in Karachi against the Pakistani women cricket team

The matches will be played on 31st January,1st February and 3rd February. The venue for all three matches is the Southend club, Karachi.

Merissa Aguilleira, captain of the West Indies women cricket team showed her excitement by tweeting the announcement of team’s arrival

The player posted a video message on Twitter and happily announced that the team has finally reached Pakistan.

She also said that she is happy that the team is visiting Pakistan after so long

She further said, “The people of Pakistan are very passionate about cricket and we do wish to win the series in spite of the advantage that Pakistan’s team has due to playing in home conditions.”

'Happy to be in Pakistan,' says West Indies women cricket team captain At least six Pakistani players are expected to debut the series says Pakistan Captain Bisma Maroof. pic.twitter.com/K5eaZGRprD — Sports of Pak (@SportsOfPak) January 30, 2019

Bismah Maroof, the captain of Pakistan’s women cricket team showed a warm gesture by welcoming the other team

Welcome to our Country 💕#PAKWvsWIW — Bismah Maroof (@maroof_bismah) January 30, 2019

Both the captains were overwhelmed with joy and their pictures while holding the trophy were also shared

Windies Captain Merrisa Agulliera and Pakistan Captain Bisma Maroof with the #PAKWvWIW T20I series trophy at the Sea View Beach, Karachi. There was a special guest present to welcome the trophy! pic.twitter.com/b4KYVEONfx — PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) January 30, 2019

The ex-captain of Pakistan’s women cricket team, Sana Mir, also welcomed the guest team and all its members

Welcome my friend https://t.co/5QfmoCnpDU — Sana Mir ثناء میر (@mir_sana05) January 30, 2019

People appreciated the positive role played by the West Indies to revive International cricket in Pakistan

Well done to the West Indies, a nation so passionate that they trailblaze their way to Pakistan for the love of cricket & friendship!Welcome @windieswomen to our country,thank you for giving our @WomenCricketPak a chance to play at home on their own soil! #WomensCricket #PAKWvWIW — Wasim Akram (@wasimakramlive) January 30, 2019

Shoaib Malik welcomed the guest team and wished good luck to both the teams

Welcome to Pakistan @mraguilleira and team, exciting times! All the best for the series and hope you get some time to check out the beautiful city of Karachi where I grew up. I’m sure @mir_sana05 @maroof_bismah and team have planned some fun activities, hope you all enjoy 🇵🇰 https://t.co/jVKNJkDXpv — Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) January 30, 2019

Overall the people were happy and excited because cricket has finally come home again

welcoming to west indies women's team at Karachi Airport. pic.twitter.com/528xo7bKaf — ادھورا پیار (@HsBajeer) January 30, 2019

They acknowledged the efforts of the cricket team of West Indies and thanked them for their positive contribution

Welcome West indies women team in Pakistan ✨

Gotta acknowledge the efforts of WI in playing huge role for revival of Crkt in PAK.. There plyrs came to play PSL matches in PAK, their team came here & now their women team is here, Hats-off 🙏😍 #PAKWvWIW #CrktComesHome — Zuhoor Uddin (@Zuhoor_Says) January 30, 2019

Here’s the complete schedule of the series, if you’re interested:

So cricket has come home, are you guys excited? Please share your views about this upcoming cricket series.

Cover images via: espncricinfo.com