Chief executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC)Haroon Lorgat unveiled the World Twenty20 trophy in Karachi today. Cricket's world governing body pledged support for Pakistan and expressed hope that the country will play as much international cricket as possible, even at neutral venues. Pakistan Cricket Board Chairman Ejaz Butt and Twenty20 Captain Shahid Afridi also attended the event. Around five teams are participating in the event. Its a great pleasure to be heading back to Pakistan. We are always assured of a warm welcome there. Pakistan has plenty of international cricket coming up in all three formats of the game over the next few months, said Lorgat. The former South African player expressed hope that Pakistan can live up to their reputation in the World Twenty20, due to start in the West Indies from April 30. Pakistan, led by Afridi, will fly out to the Caribbean on April 24. They are placed in Group A along with Australia and Bangladesh. Pakistan Cricket Board chief operating officer Wasim Bari praised the ICC for having Lorgat come to the country. Although it's a small step, it's encouraging for us that ICC is hosting a function in Pakistan and show it's commitment towards us, Bari said.
