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Pakistan has been hosting the World Cup more than the 40s later this year. Here are some of the talks with Pakistan Veterans Cricket Association Chairman Fawad Ajis Khan.
Question: What have you personally encouraged to tackle the challenge of hosting the World Cup in Pakistan for more than 40 as and why now?
Answer: In 2023, we in Karachi after the tremendous success of the opening of more than 40s World Cricket Tournament, it became clear that Pakistan was not only worth it but also in a position to guide the movement. The passion was there, the answer was electricity, and the players went with unforgettable memories. The 2025 World Cup is the next phase of natural phase that we are making and scales it with more teams, more intended, and even greater vision. We are not just reviving memories. We are new to the value of the experience in the game. Hosting the World Cup is now a message: Pakistan is open, ready and confident.
Q: What were the biggest obstacles to bringing 16 international teams, especially India to Pakistan?
A: The biggest challenge is politics. We have formally invited India, but let’s be honest: In the current climate, India’s participation looks like a core drive in a sandstorm in the theory, but it is unlikely to go too far. Still, the door is open. Sports should go beyond politics.
Q Can this tournament improve diplomatic relations, if India agreed to participate?
A: The game has always been a soft power. In the cricket field, the handshake can work more than a summit. Unfortunately, in the case of India, it seems that politics has bowled on sportsmen. But we still hope for future editions.
Q. What would you say to the players of hesitation in coming to Pakistan?
A: Let’s see real Pakistan hospitality, energy, cricket fever. Do not decide the country through headlines. Decide it by happiness from the stands.
Q. What is the plan of international security and hospitality?
A: We are working with local authorities to provide VVIP level security and 5 -star hospitality. Karachi will produce the red carpet just as it did for the PSL and other global events.
Q. How do you balance old memories and competition in this World Cup?
A: This is the beauty of this event, it is a celebration of the inheritance, but don’t be a fool, the competition is intense. No one wants to lose, especially when the cameras are running. These players are former internationals who are still hungry.
Q. Is the cricketing of former soldiers becoming an emerging global industry?
A: Undoubtedly. Look at the golf, tennis, and now the Masters Leagues in cricket, the growing market for experienced players. Former soldiers are not cricket cricket. This is one of the entertainment, the community and the inheritance.
Q Will we see a big name or a big name included in the past?
A: We are talking to former Test players from across the country. Abdul Azq and Misbah -ul -Haq participated in the Global Cup 2023 and now we are trying to rope in legendary cricketers Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Malik, Younis Khan, Kamran Akmal and Mohammad Hafij. Pakistan will field the names that were proudly wearing a green shirt. It can see the old memories in the World Cup field and it is invaluable.
Q. How did you attract major sponsors to the former soldiers’ program?
A: We made it not just like the tournament, but also as a celebration of experience. Sponsors watched reputation, digital, world teams and media bugs. This is not just about youth, now it is about values, stories and engagement.
Q. What can fans expect ahead of cricket?
A: We are creating fan zones, mate and congratulations of veterans, school visits and community activities. This is a complete cricket festival. Karachi will not just host matches and host it will host memories.
Q. How is PVCA using technology to modernize this tournament?
A: Direct streaming, digital scoreboards, player statistics, social media integration we are making sure the tournament does not feel “vintage”, though there are players. This is a digital event.
Q.I Is there a development angle for young cricketers through this World Cup?
A: Certainly. We are incorporating schoolchildren at a voluntary role, media internship, and cricket clinic. This is not just a case of veterans. It is a moment between races.
Q. How would you explain the success of this World Cup?
A: Not only through a packed stadium or sponsor banners, but also how many stories we create, how many can we regenerate, and how many hearts we affect. If a child says “I want to play like that someday” we succeed.
Q. How has your vision about former soldiers’ cricket been developed in the past years?
A: I have seen veteran cricket transformed into structural, competitive tournaments from a social tour. Today, it is about fitness, strategy and pride. There are former military role models that show that cricket does not end with retirement.
