Finally, the moment has come, and the Pakistan cricket team has left for India for the ICC World Cup 2023 via Dubai. It is 3:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time, and we are here to see off the Men in Green for the most awaited cricket event, ICC ODI Men’s World Cup 2023, which will be hosted by India solely for the first time.
The 15-member squad and 18-member support staff are about to leave. There is no direct flight to India; the team and support staff will land at Dubai Airport at 7: 00 AM. There will be a short stay of 9 hours before leaving for Hyderabad, India. Shaheens will land in Hyderabad at 8 PM local time.
Remember that the Pakistan team and management had to cancel the pre-World Cup Dubai trip due to visa delay. They had to stay two days in Dubai before leaving for Hyderabad, India. Now, there will be a short stay in Dubai of just 9 hours and will leave India in the evening.
Live visual of Pakistan Cricket Leaving for India
Pakistani players are excited because most are traveling to India for the first time. They are expecting a warm welcome in India. On the other hand, Indian fans are also very excited to see Pakistan Cricket Stars in their homeland. Earlier today, Pakistan captain Babar Azam also admired that Indian fans are excited to witness Pakistan matches as all tickets for Pakistan matches are sold out already.
Pakistan will start their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign against the Netherlands on 6th October. But before that, the men in green will take New Zealand on 29th September and Australia on October 3rd. It will be an excellent test for the Pakistani team and will decide how far they can go into the tournament.
Here is the complete Schedule of the Pakistan team for the ICC World Cup:
Matches | Dates | Venue |
Pakistan vs Netherlands | 6 October | Hyderabad |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | 10 October | Hyderabad |
Pakistan vs India | 14 October | Ahmedabad |
Pakistan vs Australia | 20 October | Bengaluru |
Pakistan vs Afghanistan | 23 October | Chennai |
Pakistan vs South Africa | 27 October | Chennai |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh | 31 October | Kolkata |
Pakistan vs New Zealand | 4 November | Bengaluru |
Pakistan vs England | 12 November | Kolkata |