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There has not been much cricket in recent years in Pakistan. Most of the series were either moved out of Pakistan or cancelled altogether. Same is the plight with the upcoming world cup matches and the champions trophy. But Pakistan team has proved to the cricket pundits once and for all that Cricket does have a future in Pakistan and it's here to stay... with or without their blessings.

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