As Pakistan gears up for their first match in the World Cup, scheduled for tomorrow, captain Babar Azam expressed his determination for the national squad to perform their best in this major event.
The World Cup tournament officially started today in India, with the opening match between England and New Zealand.
.@babarazam258's Pakistan eyes history in India as they kick off their World Cup journey tomorrow 🏆
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Pakistan’s debut in this 50-over competition is set for October 6th, where they will face the Netherlands in Hyderabad. The much-anticipated clash against arch-rivals India is scheduled for October 14th in Ahmedabad.
In a video shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on the social media platform X, Azam mentioned that their reception in India was unexpected but warmly received. He also acknowledged that having Pakistani supporters present would have further boosted their morale.
Regarding the team’s preparations for the opening match, Azam mentioned that they spent a week in Hyderabad and conducted warm-up matches to experiment with different batting and bowling combinations. He highlighted the strength of their fast bowlers and noted the impressive performance of their spinners, particularly in the middle overs.
Ready for our opening fixture of #CWC23 on Friday 🗓️
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— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) October 5, 2023
Babar Azam expressed optimism approximately the crew’s center and lower-middle order gamers, emphasizing that every participant changed into stepping up to fulfill their roles, which was a effective sign.
Additionally, Azam outlined Pakistan’s bowling approach, emphasizing that bowlers could use variations and recognition on bowling as it should be to take wickets.
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