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[Saba Sports News] Amidst the political tensions, Pakistan’s cricket team, led by captain Babar Azam, landed in India on September 27 for the upcoming ODI World Cup. Babar expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome in Hyderabad via an Instagram story.
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“Overwhelmed with the love and support here in Hyderabad,” wrote Babar.
The longstanding political tensions between India and Pakistan have prevented them from playing bilateral series. Nonetheless, cricket fans on both sides of the border hold respect and admiration for players from their neighboring countries. Players like Imran Khan and Shahid Afridi from Pakistan, as well as MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli from India, have enjoyed significant fan-followings in each other’s nations.
Pakistan’s first warm-up game against New Zealand was scheduled to be held behind closed doors due to security concerns. However, the Pakistan team is set to play another warm-up match against Australia on October 3 at the same venue.
Pakistan kicks off their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on October 6, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash slated for October 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.