ODI World Cup 2023: Warm Welcome For Babar Azam And 'Men In Green' As Pakistan Cricket Team Lands In Hyderabad
Pakistan 's cricket team, led by Babar Azam , made a historic arrival in India on September 27, marking the first visit by Pakistan's men's cricket team to the country in seven years. India is set to host the ICC World Cup 2023, which is scheduled to commence on October 5 and conclude on November 19.
As the team touched down in Hyderabad , they were met with a heartwarming reception at the airport. Enthusiastic crowds, held in check by security personnel, erupted in cheers and chants of their team captain's name, Babar Azam.
Shaheen Afridi , another key player, also took to his official Instagram account and shared his thoughts, stating, "Great welcome thus far."
Prior to their arrival, Babar Azam emphasised their primary objective, focusing on the World Cup rather than merely aiming for a top-four finish. He remarked during a press conference, "The top four is a small goal for us. We want to come out as winners. We did not have enough time to put together a camp before the World Cup because we had been playing continuously for too long. We wanted to give the players a break so they come back refreshed and with the hunger to win. You play well when you have that hunger."
In preparation for the World Cup, Pakistan is scheduled to play a warm-up match against New Zealand on September 29 in Hyderabad, although it will be held behind closed doors. Their official campaign in the World Cup will kick off on October 6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where they will face the Netherlands.
As the team touched down in Hyderabad , they were met with a heartwarming reception at the airport. Enthusiastic crowds, held in check by security personnel, erupted in cheers and chants of their team captain's name, Babar Azam.
Shaheen Afridi , another key player, also took to his official Instagram account and shared his thoughts, stating, "Great welcome thus far."
Prior to their arrival, Babar Azam emphasised their primary objective, focusing on the World Cup rather than merely aiming for a top-four finish. He remarked during a press conference, "The top four is a small goal for us. We want to come out as winners. We did not have enough time to put together a camp before the World Cup because we had been playing continuously for too long. We wanted to give the players a break so they come back refreshed and with the hunger to win. You play well when you have that hunger."
In preparation for the World Cup, Pakistan is scheduled to play a warm-up match against New Zealand on September 29 in Hyderabad, although it will be held behind closed doors. Their official campaign in the World Cup will kick off on October 6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, where they will face the Netherlands.
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