US Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome said on Saturday he was happy that for the first time in history, the USA was going to host a Cricket World Cup (WC), reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

In his message on the eve of the first T-20 Cricket World Cup in the USA, Blome said during his stay in Pakistan he had seen people’s love for the game. “There is a bowler and a batsman on every spacious lawn, especially in summers,” he said, adding, “The tournament will kick off tomorrow. I hosted team Pakistan at the US embassy prior to their departure for the UK.”

He went on to say that during the meeting, members of Pakistan’s T-20 squad gave him batting and bowling tips. “I hope we will see some entertaining encounters and some unforgettable moments during the event.”

“On behalf of the US embassy in Pakistan, I offer my good wishes to Pakistani cricketers,” the US envoy said.