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Pakistan eyes a buoyant start against Netherlands after warm-up debacle

Pakistan, led by Babar, looks to make a statement with its batting and bowling against the Netherlands in their WC opener. Dutch, led by Edwards, aim to make a winning start despite lack of match-practice.

The Hindu

‘Where’s the crowd?’: Fans deride empty stadium at Cricket World Cup opener

Cricket fans slam organisers as the ICC Cricket World Cup gets underway amidst thousands of empty seats in Ahmedabad.

Al Jazeera

Babar Azam says India ‘feels like home’ after Pakistan World Cup visa controversy

Pakistan team’s trip to India overshadowed by controversy after they only got visas at the last minute

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Pakistan confirm squad for Cricket World Cup

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

Ten players to watch out for at the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup

Babar Azam, Virat Kohli, Ben Stokes, Adam Zampa and Rashid Khan are among our top picks for the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Pakistan confirm squad for Cricket World Cup

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

Cricket fans troll David Warner, Steve Smith for awful bowling against Pakistan: ‘Absolute mockery’

Australian captain Pat Cummins handed the ball to the unlikely duo of Warner and Smith – but it was not one of his best decisions

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Experimental Australia down Pakistan in last WC warm-up

Australia achieved what they needed in their last World Cup tune-up, getting time in the middle with the bat and giving their death-bowling a decent test.

AAP

Cricket World Cup 2023: team-by-team guide to the tournament

India are hosts and hot favourites but the strength of the other leading nations promises quite a contest over the next six weeks

The Guardian - UK

Pakistan confirm squad for Cricket World Cup

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

Pakistan confirm squad for Cricket World Cup

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup team confirmed for 2023

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

Cricket World Cup warm-up match | Ravindra leads Kiwis’ charge in successful chase of big target

NZ win by 5 wkts. NZ prep for WC w/ 5-wkt win over Pak. Rachin Ravindra (97) & Kane Williamson (54 retd.) starred, while Mohammad Rizwan (103 retd.) & Babar Azam (80) shone for Pak. Santner (2/39) best bowler for NZ.

The Hindu

Cheering Indian crowds welcome Pakistan team before ICC Cricket World Cup

Hundreds of Indian fans greet Pakistani players upon their arrival in Hyderabad for the ICC Cricket World Cup.

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World Cup 2023 | Tight security around Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad as Pakistan cricket team begins practice session

Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad, India for the World Cup. Players had a two-hour practice session at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, amidst unprecedented security measures. They had a warm-up session, fielding session and ‘net practice’. The team expressed satisfaction with the facilities and playing conditions. Security agencies took extra…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 countdown | Amid the din and the drama, mercurial Pakistan hunts for a safe space

Pakistan's World Cup hopes face many obstacles, incl. lack of clarity on venues, Naseem Shah's injury, visa delay. Despite this, the team is confident of success, led by Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, and Hasan Ali. Pakistan hopes to prove that the whole is greater than…

The Hindu

We have done our research: Babar, ahead of first visit to India

Babar Azam exudes confidence ahead of Pakistan's ODI World Cup, citing team's research and similar conditions to other Asian countries. He is excited to play in Ahmedabad and hopes to bring home a trophy. He plans for tours and sets targets for himself, aiming to help team result. Naseem Shah…

The Independent UK

Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup team confirmed for 2023

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

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Pakistani players issued Indian visa for World Cup travel: ICC

The Babar Azam-led side plays two warm-up games and as many World Cup matches in Hyderabad starting with the practice fixture against New Zealand on September 29.

The Independent UK

Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup team confirmed for 2023

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

Pakistan Cricket World Cup team confirmed for 2023

Pakistan have not yet named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera

‘Special connection’: Sri Lanka’s love affair with Pakistan’s cricket team

Many Sri Lankans speak of a decades-old bond between the two South Asian nations – in cricket and beyond.

The Hindu

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs Pak | Rohit, Gill dazzle before rain arrives; game to continue on September 11

Pakistan captain Babar Azam won toss, chose to bowl first vs India in Asia Cup Super 4 match. India made two changes: KL Rahul in for Shreyas Iyer, Bumrah for Shami. India: Rohit (capt), Gill, Kohli, Rahul, Kishan (wk), Pandya, Jadeja, Thakur, Yadav, Bumrah, Siraj. Pakistan: Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Azam (capt),…

The Hindu

Shubman Gill sees lack of cricket against Pakistan as a disadvantage

Shubman Gill admits facing Pakistan's pace trio is difficult due to unfamiliarity. He credits training with left-arm throw-down specialist Nuwan Seneviratne for helping him. Gill says Pakistan's Shaheen, Naseem and Haris present different challenges. He and Rohit Sharma have a good partnership, and Gill admires Pakistan captain Babar Azam.

The Hindu

Asia Cup | Pakistan pace trio too hot to handle as Bangladesh bowled out for 193

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and elected to bat vs Pakistan in a Super 4 Asia Cup match. Litton Das replaced injured Najmul Hossain Shanto, while Pakistan replaced Mohammad Nawaz with Faheem Ashraf. Pakistan: Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed,…

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