The Pakistan cricket team graciously arrived in India on Wednesday (September 27) after a gap of seven years, in preparation for the highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Owing to diplomatic tensions, bilateral exchanges had unfortunately been put on hold, depriving cricket teams of the opportunity to visit each other's country for an extended period. Consequently, this visit to India holds great historical significance, as Pakistan's previous trip took place in 2016 during the memorable 2016 T20 World Cup.
Upon their arrival in Hyderabad, the Pakistan team graciously received a heartfelt welcome, as fervent fans from both Pakistan and India eagerly anticipated the sight of their beloved players, including the esteemed Babar Azam and his teammates. The palpable excitement was evident as the Blue Shirts commenced their World Cup journey. Even the bus drivers, security personnel, and police officers were delighted by this spectacle, with videos capturing the players' arrival swiftly gaining traction on the Internet.
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Despite the unfortunate visa delay that has affected their plans, Pakistan remains determined to stay focused on their preparations for the World Cup and is determined to disregard any distractions. They have two warm-up matches scheduled in Hyderabad, starting with a game against New Zealand on Friday, September 29, followed by a match against Australia on Tuesday, October 3. Pakistan's official World Cup campaign will commence with a match against the Netherlands on October 6, followed by a game against Sri Lanka on October 10.
All four matches will be held in Hyderabad before the team moves to Ahmedabad for a crucial encounter against India on Saturday, October 14, 2023. The arrival of the Pakistani team is anticipated to generate excitement for the upcoming ICC World Cup, and cricket enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating thrilling encounters between the participating teams.
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