Watch - Pakistan Team Enjoys Dinner At Famous 'Jewel Of Nizam' Restaurant In Hyderabad, Takes Pictures With Fans
Published - 01 Oct 2023, 12:39 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 09:54 AM
The Pakistan cricket team had an enjoyable dinner hangout in Hyderabad as part of their preparations for the ICC World Cup 2023. The players and coaching staff gathered for a relaxed evening ahead of the marquee tournament, which is set to begin on October 5.
On Wednesday, September 27, the Babar Azam-led team arrived in Hyderabad and received a heartwarming reception, which quickly went viral on social media platforms. Pakistani cricketers expressed their gratitude to the cricket fans through their social media handles.
The Men in Green faced a defeat against New Zealand in their first warm-up match leading up to the World Cup. Despite posting an impressive total of 345/5 in 50 overs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on September 29, they were unable to defend it.
The Pakistan National Cricket team will face the five-time World champions, Australia, in their second and final warm-up match at the same venue on October 3. They will be hoping to acclimatize to the conditions as they play their first World Cup match in Hyderabad.
Watch – Pakistan Team Enjoys Dinner At Famous Hotel In Hyderabad
The Pakistan cricket team is having a great time in Hyderabad. The players and coaching staff enjoyed a day out and dinner at the ‘Jewel of Nizam’ restaurant. They also engaged with fans and relished delicious traditional Hyderabadi cuisine during their visit.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared a delightful video on their official social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). Players can be seen enjoying their time together. They posed for pictures with enthusiastic fans, adding to the joyous atmosphere of the evening.
? Hangout in Hyderabad: Glimpses from the Pakistan team dinner ?️#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/R2mB9rQurN
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) September 30, 2023
Pakistan will kick off their World Cup campaign with a match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6. The highly anticipated match between India and Pakistan is scheduled to be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14.
Pakistan’s squad for 2023 World Cup: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan (vc) Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha, Usama Mir, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Hasan Ali.