The Pakistan ODI World Cup cricket team squad have touched down in Hyderabad, India, late on a Wednesday evening. Despite lingering security concerns, it was truly heartening to witness the warm reception accorded to the Pakistani cricketers by their Indian admirers.
Throngs of fans had assembled outside the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, eager to catch a glimpse of their cricketing heroes. As the players emerged from the airport terminal, they were greeted with resounding cheers from their enthusiastic supporters.
A few hours following their arrival in Hyderabad, Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan expressed their gratitude on social media, thanking the fans for their warm welcome and affirming the sense of safety they experienced in India.
After an absence of almost a decade, dating back to their last visit during the 2012-13 bilateral series, Pakistan has now made its long-awaited return to India.
Since that time, the ‘Men in Green’ have experienced substantial transformations, and now, the majority of the squad finds themselves on the verge of playing in India for the very first time. This lack of familiarity with Indian conditions might present a noteworthy challenge for the entire team.
Pakistan cricket team will kick-start its ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign on the 6th of October against Netherlands at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. But before that, Pakistan will play New Zealand and Australia in a warm-up match on the 29th September and 3rd October respectively.
Babar Azam's Instagram story on the warm welcome in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/P4qBhsA7Xr
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 28, 2023
Mohammed Rizwan's Instagram story.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 28, 2023
The hospitality of India is top class and Pakistani players have loved it! pic.twitter.com/fGbDH6uZOo
