LAHORE: Pakistan’s cricket team has embarked on their journey India via Dubai, to participate in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023.
The team, known as the Green Shirts, made a brief stopover in Dubai, with a stay of just nine hours, before proceeding to India.
In a secure convoy, the national team traveled from Shaheen National Cricket Academy Lahore to Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore.
The Pakistani squad departed for Dubai on an international flight and is scheduled to reach Hyderabad, India, at 8 PM.
Meanwhile, national team skipper Babar Azam took to X formally known as Twitter to post a message for his fans. “As we head for the World Cup, we seek prayers of all the Pakistan cricket team fans and well-wishers. I am certain that you will continue to extend your support and love, which you have always done,” posted Babar Azam.
As we head for the World Cup, we seek prayers of all the Pakistan cricket team fans and well-wishers. I am certain that you will continue to extend your support and love, which you have always done.
Pakistan Zindabad 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/ZiMJIfCBfd
— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) September 27, 2023
Star player Shaheen Afridi also arrived at Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore in a bulletproof vehicle, departing for Dubai on an international flight.
Following a practice session tomorrow, the national team’s first warm-up match is set to take place on September 29 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that this match will be held “behind closed doors,” in accordance with the advice of local security agencies. This decision is prompted by expectations of large gatherings in Ahmedabad on the day of the Pakistan-India match.
Local law enforcement has reassured that they will take all necessary measures to fulfill the security requirements set by the ICC for the 2023 World Cup.
