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World Cup 2023: Pakistan team departs for India

Pakistan are scheduled to land in Hyderabad, India at 8:15pm (local time) on 27 September

World Cup 2023: Pakistan team departs for India PHOTO: PCB

Pakistan cricket team on Wednesday morning departed for India to participate in the ICC World Cup 2023.

The travel contingent consists 18 players and 13 player support personnel.

 

📸 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐮𝐩-𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐝 🇵🇰🌟#WeHaveWeWill | #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/1IdK7MhhN5

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 26, 2023

Embarking on the World Cup quest 🧳#WeHaveWeWill | #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/AKwrf1yCkQ

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 26, 2023

Pakistan Team in the Waiting Area🙌♥️.#WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/IOE03qGy02

— Shaharyar Ejaz 🏏 (@SharyOfficial) September 26, 2023

 

Morne Morkel will join the team in Dubai. Mickey Arthur will join the team in India.

Pakistan are scheduled to land in Hyderabad, India at 8:15pm (local time) on 27 September.

 

As we head for the World Cup, we seek prayers of all the Pakistan cricket team fans and well-wishers. I am certain that you will continue to extend your support and love, which you have always done.

Pakistan Zindabad 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/ZiMJIfCBfd

— Babar Azam (@babarazam258) September 27, 2023

 

📸 with my “lucky charm”
Leaving for the #CWC23 with my biggest asset: my parents duas ❤️

Remember us in your prayers Pakistan. #WeHaveWeWill In Shaa Allah 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/Imk9aBC5vb

— Imam Ul Haq (@ImamUlHaq12) September 26, 2023

Travelling to India 🇮🇳 for the World Cup. My 2nd World Cup and the excitement levels are sky high. Keep team Pakistan 🇵🇰 in your prayers🤲 #WorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/957HA3Kfjx

— Muhammad Haris (@iamharis63) September 26, 2023

 

Babar Azam’s side will play their first warm-up on 29 September against New Zealand and the second and last against Australia on 3 October.

Pakistan squad: Babar Azam (C), Shadab Khan (VC), Fakhar Zaman, Imam ul Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hassan Ali, Mohammad Wasim Jr

Travelling reserves: Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Haris, Zaman Khan

Player support personnel: Rehan-ul-Haq (team manager), Mickey Arthur (Director – Pakistan men’s team), Grant Bradburn (head coach), Andrew Puttick (batting coach), Morne Morkel (bowling coach), Aftab Khan (fielding coach), Abdul Rehman (assistant coach), Dr Sohail Saleem (team doctor), Drikus Saaiman (strength and conditioning coach), Cliffe Deacon (physiotherapist), Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi (media and digital content manager), Usman Anwari (security manager), Maqbool Ahmad Babri (psychologist), Talha Ejaz (analyst) and Malang Ali (masseur).