Pakistani Twitter users were howling in delight on Wednesday when viral videos showed the glowing reception the Pakistani cricket team received in India. Tweeps were delighted with hilarious Indian paparazzi who seem to have adopted Babar Azam, calling him ‘Babar bhai’. Now, Pakistani cricketers have responded to the warm welcome they received from Indian fans, thanking all those who showed up to support them.
Captain Babar Azam shared a picture of the reception, and wrote: “Overwhelmed with the love and support here in India.”
Batsman Mohammad Rizwan thanked fans for the welcome, and said he was looking forward to the next month as the competition begins.
Prodigious fast bowler Shaheen Afridi said he was happy with the welcome the cricket team had recieved
Batsman Imam ul Haq shared a picture of his arrival in Hyderabad on Instagram, writing: “Thankyou for the warm welcome Hyderabad.”
The ICC ODI World Cup will begin in India in October 5, with the first match to be played between defending champions England and finalists New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Pakistan’s first match will be against the Netherlands on October 6.
