The Pakistani cricket team received a grand welcome in Hyderabad, where they will play their first match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against India on October 14. The team was greeted by thousands of fans, who waved flags, chanted slogans, and showered flowers on the players as they arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.
The Pakistani players were visibly moved by the warm reception and users expressed their gratitude on social media. “Thank you India for such a warm welcome. We are truly grateful”. His post received many positive responses from Indian fans, who wished him good luck and praised the spirit of cricket. “Always treat our guests respectfully,” replied one user.
Another user commented, “As host India always welcomes and takes care of their guests, our tagline is athiti devo bhava which means the guest is equivalent to God , so this is nothing new it’s our culture and Pakistan team will be treated like that only”.
The India-Pakistan match is expected to be one of the most watched and anticipated games of the tournament, as both teams have a long and intense rivalry. The two teams have met 12 times in the World Cup, with India winning seven and Pakistan winning five.
The last time they faced each other was in 2019, when India won by 89 runs. Both teams will be eager to prove themselves and win the hearts of their fans in this epic clash.
