Babar Azam 'overwhelmed' by support after Pakistan land in India for ODI World Cup
Pakistan players expressed their delight upon landing in India for their first visit in seven years as the team in green began preparations for the ODI World Cup.
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"Did Not See That Coming": Pakistan Cricket Team Stunned By Welcome In India Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023
The Pakistan cricket team arrived in India after seven years ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023 and the welcome was overwhelming in Hyderabad. People flocked to the airport in order to catch a glimpse of the Pakistan cricketers and several of them took to social media to share their feelings about the heartwarming welcome. India and Pakistan stopped playing bilateral series almost a decade ago and as a result, their matches in international or continental tournaments are a treat for cricket fans. Cricket fans were once again present as the cricketers started practice before their first Cricket World Cup warm-up game.
Chaos makes way for cricket as ODI World Cup warm-up matches begin
The chaotic build-up to the 2023 ODI World Cup will finally settle down on Friday when the countdown to the main tournament begins with a bunch of warm-up matches.
All the song and dance at Rugby World Cup: Boks brace for Tongan spin on the haka
By now, the Springboks have seen and heard enough All Black hakas to venture a line or two themselves if the mood strikes.
Meet Nishanth Saranu - 6 Feet 9 Inches Tall Indian Net Bowler Who Impressed Pakistan Stars
Hyderabad U-19 pacer Nishanth Saranu, who stands at six feet nine inches, attracted a lot of attention in Pakistan's opening net session ahead of the World Cup on Thursday. Nishanth, who is in his second year of U-19 cricket, was among the host of net bowlers at Pakistan's team disposal after it turned up for training 12 hours after a high-profile arrival in the city. Pakistan will face New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up fixture here on Friday. After Haris Rauf and Shaheen Afridi were done with their spells, Pakistan support staff including bowling coach Morne Morkel chose Nishanth from a clutch of net bowlers who were anxiously waiting for their turn. Bowling in the range of 140-150 kmph comes naturally to Pakistani bowlers including Rauf and Shaheen, therefore the young Hyderabad pacer was asked to ramp up his pace significantly.
Hyderabad Police Working Overtime To Ensure Full Safety And Security For Pakistan Team
Security officials in the city are literally working overtime to ensure a smooth stay for the Pakistan cricket team, which is visiting India after seven years. The Babar Azam-crowd got a roaring welcome at the Hyderabad airport on Wednesday before it was taken to the team hotel in the heart of the city amid tight security. The team will be here for almost two weeks. Police officials are having to stretch themselves due to the festivities around the Ganesh idol immersion that coincides with warm-up games of the World Cup.
Skipper Wolvaardt hits classy century as Proteas women claim series win over NZ
A stunning century from skipper Laura Wolvaardt guided the Proteas women to a comfortable victory in the second ODI against New Zealand at Pietermaritzburg Oval on Thursday.
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber more worried about 'butchered' chances than kicking woes
Much of the focus in the wake of South Africa's tense 13-8 World Cup loss to Ireland was centred around the Springboks’ kicking woes, but coach Jacques Nienaber is more concerned with his side’s botched opportunities in the opposition 22.