While most players don’t like playing in Pakistan after the terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan cricket team in 2009, Sir Viv Richards has given a glowing endorsement of the country while asking the foreign players to take part in the matches played in the country.

The legendary former West Indian batsman, who is the mentor of the Quetta Gladiators, claimed that he is delighted to be in the country and hopes that the PSL final in Karachi will inspire cricketers from abroad to play in the nation.

“I’m happy to be here [in Pakistan]. I’m hoping that the PSL final in Karachi may inspire [some of those] who felt that Pakistan wasn’t safe enough for them to come…that everything is okay [here]. I’m hoping I can send a message to the world that Karachi, and Pakistan on the whole, is a very safe and good place,” said the cricket legend.

 “I’m very honoured and privileged to be in such an environment where you feel lots of love. It cannot get any better than this.”

When asked about who he is going to support in the final between Peshawar Zalmi and Islamabad United, he said: “Anyone who beats Quetta Gladiators deserves to win the tournament!”