LAHORE: Terming the security arrangements for the Independence Cup T20 matches in Lahore amazing, former New Zealand cricketer Grant Elliott hopes to see the return of Test cricket to Pakistan.

“My experience here [in Lahore] has been great so far. The security is amazing. All of us [players] feel secure,” Elliot, a member of the ICC World XI which comprises players from seven countries, said while talking to a private TV channel ahead of the third T20 of the Independence Cup.

“When we go from the ground to the hotel, it’s as safe as any other country. It’s the only [cricket-playing] country I hadn’t been to, but now I can say I’ve played cricket in Pakistan,” the all-rounder added.

“It is great. The hospitality, the support from the crowds at the ground. It’s nice to be here.”

Elliott expected more international teams to travel to Pakistan if proper security arrangements are kept in place.

“If security plans stay as good as this, other teams will also come here. Hopefully, Pakistan will play Test cricket at home again. It will be good for the children to see their heroes play,” the all-rounder hoped.

Published in Dawn, September 16th, 2017