As the Pakistan cricket team made their way from Hyderabad airport to their hotel, they were met with a warm and enthusiastic welcome from Indian cricket fans who were thrilled to see the Men in Green in their midst.
Viral social media posts captured the moment, showcasing spirited Indian fans chanting "Babar Bhai" and "Shaheen Afridi" at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. This overwhelming outpouring of love and support for the Pakistani stars underscores their status as international players with a fan base that transcends borders.
In response to this heartwarming reception, Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, could be seen smiling and waving to the crowd.
It's worth noting that the national team had arrived in India earlier in the day via Dubai.
The Pakistani contingent, consisting of 18 players and 13 support staff, was accompanied by a security entourage comprising more than 20 vehicles as they were transported to their hotel.
Both the Bowling Coach, Morne Morkel, and the Men's Cricket Team Director, Mickey Arthur, will be joining the team in Dubai and India, respectively.
The team is set to participate in a training session the following day and is slated to play their first warm-up match against New Zealand on September 29.
The Green Shirts will face Australia in their final warm-up match on October 3, just three days before they kick off their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on October 6, at the same stadium.
Here's a rundown of Pakistan's schedule for the ICC World Cup 2023:
- October 6 — vs Netherlands in Hyderabad
- October 10 — vs Sri Lanka in Hyderabad
- October 14 — vs India in Ahmedabad
- October 20 — vs Australia in Bengaluru
- October 23 — vs Afghanistan in Chennai
- October 27 — vs South Africa in Chennai
- October 31 — vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
- November 4 — vs New Zealand Bengaluru (Day match)
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