Lahore?s Gaddafi Stadium is all set to witness history as the Green Shirts take on the World XI for a three-match T20 series starting Tuesday.

The World XI, starring cricket greats from seven different countries, arrived in Pakistan early Monday to a rousing welcome from the cricket-crazy nation, as the eight-year-long wait for high-profile cricket to return home finally ends this week.

Former and current cricketers, along with lovers of the game, took to Twitter to express their excitement for the historic series and welcome the international players.

Cricket enthusiasts could not hold back their excitement for the Independence Cup.

The Independence Cup matches will be played on September 12, 13 and 15 at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.