ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif says Pakistan has a great talent in sports and our future is bright.

He was addressing a reception in Islamabad in honour of national cricket team that won ICC Champions Trophy defeating India at Oval.

He urged all the world teams to come to Pakistan to encourage sports.

The Prime Minister said players are the real heroes and leaders of the country. He lauded the Pakistan cricket team for making the nation proud by winning the ICC Champions trophy.

He said that economy of the country has been turned around and a network of roads and highways is being constructed across the country.

The Prime Minister said that with the prudent policies of the government and resolve of the nation, backbone of terrorists has been broken.

Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Pakistan Super League Najam Sethi thanked the Prime Minister for his unflinching support to revive Pakistani cricket.

He said Pakistan is a resilient nation, who have defeated terrorism and sports is the best way to showcase this ability.

Chairman PCB Shahryar Khan announced that Sarfraz will also lead the test team of Pakistan.

He said victory in ICC champion's trophy has united and rejoiced the entire nation.

At the end, the prime minister also gave away awards to the winning team members.—Radio Pakistan