Shaheen Afridi appreciates warm reception given by Indian fans post Pakistan team’s arrival in Hyderabad. Babar Azam informed the Pakistani team that they would be aiming to win the World Cup trophy before they left.
The countdown is on as the Pakistan cricket team, captaine by Babar Azam, travels to India to compete in the eagerly awaited World Cup 2023, which will begin on October 5 and go through November 19. Tight security was in place when the squad arrived, highlighting the significance of this cricketing event. When the Pakistani team arrived in India, they were welcome with great fanfare. When they arrived at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, they were greet enthusiastically by fans and supporters.
The gifted fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi appreciates enthusiasm and posted on his official Instagram account. Pakistan’s campaign in India is off to a good start thanks to the enthusiastic response from Indian cricket fans.
“Great welcome thus far,” Shaheen said in the description of an Instagram story to thank the country’s people and the city for their welcoming hospitality.
At Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Pakistan will play two exhibition games against New Zealand and Australia as part of their preparations for the ODI World Cup 2023. Friday, October 6, is the day of their opening matchup against the Netherlands.
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Although we have not played in India before, we are not taking too much pressure: Babar Azam
Babar Azam, spoke to the media prior to their departure and described the goals and outlook of his squad. He gave the Pakistani team his word that they would work hard to perform well under pressure and not be intimidate by the situation. Babar expressed his goal to win the coveted trophy as well as a top-four finish with an air of assurance.
“We’re all happy of the World Cup trip we took. We haven’t played in India before, but we don’t feel any pressure. We’ve done our investigation, and we’ve heard that the circumstances are comparable to those in other Asian nations. I consider it a great honor to travel this time as the team’s captain. I sincerely hope that we return home with a trophy. ” Azam quoted as saying by India Today.
“The top four is a modest objective for us. We want to triumph in the end. Because we had been playing for so long straight, we did not have enough time to organize a camp prior to the World Cup. We wanted to give the guys a rest so they would return revitalized and hungry for victory. When you have that hunger, you play well,” he said.
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