THE already hustling and bustling bus stand in the heart of Faisalabad was further energised on Friday night. Some passengers were coming home for the weekend, some were coming for cricket.
Saturday’s third One-day International between Pakistan and South Africa has been set up perfectly; the series, marking the return of international cricket to the city after 17 long years, tied at 1-1 ahead of the final fixture.
“I work in Islamabad and this is my hometown but I’ve come here specially for the match,” said one passenger, scurrying for his luggage in the cargo hold of one of the executive buses that had made a stop in Faisalabad on its way to Sahiwal. “I hope it’s a great game and Pakistan win tomorrow.”
That sense of anticipation or the feeling of excitement wasn’t shared by everyone, though.
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