Rawalpindi, news agency: Pakistan captain Babar Azam has commented on the One Day World Cup held in India and he has said that India got more love than expected.
The Pakistani team will play a five-match T20I series against New Zealand at home in the coming days. Before the series against New Zealand, Pakistan captain Babar Azam gave an interview to a podcast. On this occasion, Babar commented on the One Day World Cup held in India. While thanking the Indian fans, Babar said, I never thought that we would get so much love in India. I was going to India for the first time, I didn't know anything about it; But the way we were welcomed as soon as we set foot on their soil was amazing.
Babar said, it was a different experience. People gave more love than expected, we were welcomed at Hyderabad airport with great enthusiasm. Spectators also attended our practice matches. The entire stadium was packed. It was a different moment. The entire stadium was filled with blue. We were playing in India, so it was natural; But at other places we experienced some emotional moments, Babar also said.
The ODI World Cup 2023 held in India is a nightmare for the Pakistan team. Babar Azam led Pakistan also lost to Afghanistan in this tournament. After a poor performance in the World Cup, Babar had to resign as captain. Then the Pakistan Cricket Board took some big decisions and decided to change the captain along with the selection committee. Then Shahin Afridi was made the T20 captain, while Shan Masood was made the Test team captain; But now once again Babar Azam has been entrusted with the captaincy.
Meanwhile, the T20I series between Pakistan and New Zealand is starting from April 18. New Zealand have announced their squad for the upcoming series, some senior players including Kane Williamson have missed the series. He will not go on Pakistan tour as he is busy with 'IPL'.
