'Babar Bhai...': Pakistan cricket team arrives in India after seven years for ODI World Cup
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A day after being issued visas for the ICC World Cup 2023 in India, Babar Azam's Pakistan side has finally arrived in Hyderabad ahead of the showpiece event on Wednesday. Pakistan's men's cricket team is visiting India for the first time in seven years.
After the conclusion of the three-match series against Australia, Pakistan's arch-rivals India are set to host the One Day International (ODI) edition of the ICC World Cup which is scheduled to get underway on October 5.
Pakistan receives a warm welcome
As seen from the videos circulating on social media platforms, ecstatic Indian cricket fans fervidly chant "Babar Bhai" and "Shaheen Afridi" in a bid to get Pakistani stars' attention.
Cute gesture by Babar Azam when he waved to fans and smiled after reaching India. #BabarAzam𓃵 Welcome to India pic.twitter.com/HMC4zS5j9y
— Mufa Kohli (@MufaKohli) September 27, 2023
When Babar and Shaheen entered the bus, the crowd roared.
— Nawaz 🇵🇰 (@Rnawaz31888) September 27, 2023
pic.twitter.com/HbJrju7lWD
Meanwhile, reacting to such a cordial atmosphere, Pakistan's skipper can be seen smiling and acknowledging the charged-up crowd.
Security tightened in Hyderabad
Amid large crowds expected for a Hindu festival on Friday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said the first warm-up it will be a closed door match as "per the advice of the local security agencies".