After a victory against the Netherlands in the second game of the ICC Men's World Cup 2023, the Pakistan national cricket team received a heartwarming welcome at their hotel in Hyderabad.
The Men in Green beat the Netherlands by 81 runs on Friday in their opening game of the tournament.
The players and staff were greeted with great enthusiasm, creating a memorable and joyful atmosphere.
The hotel staff, eager to extend their warm hospitality, stood in the corridors, clapping and cheering as the Pakistani cricketers made their way to their accommodations.
Not just limited to the hotel staff, passionate fans gathered outside the hotel to show their unwavering support and love for the Pakistan cricket team.
The players had an additional reason to celebrate as they gathered to mark the birthday of their bowling coach, Morne Morkel. In a delightful moment, Morne Morkel was presented with a birthday cake, which he joyfully cut, sharing the happiness with his colleagues and the entire team.
It must be noted Babar Azam and Co. has created history as they became the first Pakistan side to register a win in the World Cup on Indian soil. In the previous three World Cups in India (1987, 1996 and 2011), Pakistan never won a match.
The Men in Green will now play Sri Lanka on October 10 at the same venue.
Pakistan will then face India on October 14 in Ahmedabad. Both teams will be playing each other after appearing twice in the tournament.
India won the clash between the two sides in the 2019 World Cup by 18 runs. The first match between the two sides in the recent Asia Cup was a washout but India would emerge victorious in the Super 4 stage match by a big margin.
