When a leader performs and shows passion, his player do the same : Imran

The entire nation’s prayers are with you. Representing the country at an international forum is a big honour. You all are the ambassadors of the nation and the nation's hopes  rest upon you

Lahore : Pakistan Prime Minister and World Cup winning captain Imran Khan stressed the importance of team spirit, unity and passion inorder to be successful at the upcoming World Cup in England.

Imran told the World Cup-bound squad, who met him at his residence in Islamabad, especially captain Sarfaraz Ahmed to lead by performance and example.

“When a leader performs and shows passion, his player do the same,” Imran told Sarfaraz.

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Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board Ehsan Mani, chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq and other board members were also invited to the pre-World Cup meeting, in which some of the players also exchanged views on the game with the former skipper.

Pak WC team

The national selectors announced a 15-member World Cup squad with two reserve players on Thursday.Imran, who had led Pakistan to its only World Cup title in 1992, spent over an hour giving advice to the players on how to be successful during World Cup and shared his experiences with them.“A champion steps onto the pitch armed with passion and a plan. Team spirit is a key to victory,” he told them.Pakistan premier urged the team to bring glory by their skills, conduct and sportsman sprit.He told the players that the entire nation would be looking up to them.“The entire nation’s prayers are with you. Representing the country at an international forum is a big honour. You all are the ambassadors of the nation and the nation's hopes rest with you,” Imran added.The Pakistan squad leaves for a tour of England on April 23.