Since the Pakistan Cricket Board announced the names of players participating in the star-studded World XI tour, the Twitteratis have been bursting with excitement.

Different players and dignitaries took to social media to express their excitement and welcome the international players to Pakistan. 

Pak Army spokesperson also welcomed the cricketers. Major General Asif Ghafoor wrote, "we welcome Cricket Team World XI to Pakistan. Pakistanis are eagerly prepared to host them as a peace and sports loving nation."

Sultan of swing Wasim Akram also welcome the coming of World XI to Pakistan and said that the present generation will also now be able to watch their heroes play before them