T20 World Cup: Babar Azam issues rallying call as Pakistan team leaves for UAE

The Pakistan T20 World Cup squad, led by Babar Azam, has departed for United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday morning.

Millions of fans will be eager to witness Pakistan begin their bid for the trophy with a highly anticipated clash against India on October 24 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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Prior to the departure to UAE, skipper Babar Azam took it to Twitter and demanded the fans to "stand by the team".

"Keep supporting. Keep praying. Keep believing. Pakistan Zindabad," he wrote.

Off to UAE. Your support means more than anything. Stand by your team. Keep supporting. Keep praying. Keep believing. #PakistanZindabad 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/Venlgoz2EV

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) October 15, 2021

Schedule of Pakistan’s matches in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 (all matches to start at 1900 Pakistan time):

24 Oct – Pakistan v India, ICC T20 WC (Group 2), Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

26 Oct – Pakistan v New Zealand, ICC T20 WC (Group 2), Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

29 Oct – Pakistan v Afghanistan, ICC T20 WC (Group 2), Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

2 Nov – Pakistan v A2, ICC T20 WC (Group 2), Sheikh Zayed International Cricket Stadium, Abdu Dhabi

7 Nov –Pakistan v B1, ICC T20 WC (Group 2), Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

ICC T20 World Cup 2021 semi-final schedule:

10 Nov – 1st semi-final, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

11 Nov – 2nd semi-final, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

14 Nov – Final, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai