British High Commissioner Christian Turner on the Pak vs. Eng series: "I couldn't be happier."
The envoy wears a hybrid England–Pakistan jersey to show his allegiance to both teams.
Karachi: Christian Turner, the British High Commissioner to Pakistan, has been in Pakistan since before the England team's tour and has said he has been waiting for it.
On the eve of the 1ST Twenty20 International between Pakistan and England at the National Stadium Karachi, Turner said in an exclusive interview with Geo. tv that he believed cricket would bring people together after the recent hardships experienced by both countries.
Seventeen years together, and I haven't been happier. On the eve of the inaugural Twenty20 International between Pakistan and England at the National Stadium Karachi, Turner stated cricket would bring people together after recent struggles.
I'm happy after 17 years together. After three years of effort, we have been waiting. It's been three years since I first came to Pakistan, and I've never stopped saying that I can't wait to get them back. Many people made it happen. The PCB and ECB deserve appreciation for their work. "I couldn't be happier for both countries today," he said regarding this series.
.Both countries have had terrible weeks. All proceeds from tonight's game will go toward Pakistan flood relief. That's big. Also, the United Kingdom lost its monarch with the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The ambassador continued, "So I truly hope tonight's game gives everyone a great lift."
According to the British High Commissioner, the England team's choice to give Pakistan flood relief conveys a message of unity and proves that cricket brings people together across borders.
Cricket helps us bond. "We're genuinely united now, which is difficult between Pakistan and the UK," he remarked.
Turner was dismayed that England canceled Pakistan's tour last year.
He said it was his responsibility to assemble the tour's organizers.
Ramiz Raja and his Pakistan board team have done an excellent job of laying the groundwork for this. The English version of the board includes two more games. Seven Twenty20 Internationals have been played so far. He added, "The next ten days are going to be quite busy with the World Cup and then coming back for the test."
The diplomat has high hopes for the cricket matches between Pakistan and England in the series.
Either Pakistan or England might win the series by several games. Not until the very last game is played. This competition promises to be exciting. There is a lot of talent on both sides. Both sides have suffered a few wounds. The pitches are solid, in my opinion. I can't wait until the spinners go on tonight to see what happens," he stated.
When asked which team he backs, Tuner pointed to his shirt, which bore the flags of both England and Pakistan.
"That's a very interesting query. Please allow me to demonstrate. Yes, of course. For the unlikely event that Pakistan actually does well, I also have a few England shirts on hand. I work as a diplomat. I'm safe in either case," he said.
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