"It Is Not Like We Are In India...": Babar Azam Bowled Over By Fans' Welcome Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023

05.10.2023 - 14:59 sports.ndtv.com

Overwhelmed with hospitality since arriving in India, Babar Azam is completely feeling "at home" in Hyderabad but didn't forgot to add that Pakistan cricket fans have been missed amid their build-up for the World Cup.

The Babar-led Pakistan side has been based in Hyderabad where they played two warm-up matches and will take on New Zealand on October 6 in their tournament-opener.

A few days ago, PTI reported that the Pakistan Cricket Board has written to the ICC seeking prompt action on the visa process for its fans and media. "I think the hospitality was quite nice.

We were not expecting this, but I think the way people are responding towards our team, everyone (has) enjoyed it," Babar told the media here during ICC's Captain's Day event. "We are (here since) a week in Hyderabad, so it is not like we are in India, (but) it (feels) like we are (at) home.

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