Next week the ground will ring out with the sound of Pakistan's national anthem once more as the home team takes on a star-studded World XI.
Post Pakistan’s maiden Champions Trophy title win, an ICC World XI side is all set to tour the country for a few matches and Ben Cutting feels this can benefit Pakistan in more international teams being interested to visit for cricket tours.
Three T20 exhibition matches are scheduled to be held at the Gaddafi stadium.
Faf du Plessis had visited Pakistan during his Under-19 days, when the stadiums were empty. This time he is hopeful to witness full house.
Pakistan will host World XI for three T20Is starting from mid September.
South African captain Faf du Plessis will lead the World XI that plays three Twenty20 Internationals for the Independence Cup against Pakistan.
The touring side will be coached by Andy Flower, forming part of the ICC's bid to step up the return of major matches to the volatile nation.
Either South African skipper Faf du Plessis or opener Hashim Amla will be handed the duty of leading the World XI squad, which will tour Pakistan for the three-match T20 series in September this year.
Sri Lanka and West Indies will also be travelling to Pakistan soon for T20I series in November which was confirmed on Monday as well.
Pakistan will host World XI in a historic three-T20 series starting from mid September.