The Pakistan cricket team, led by Babar Azam, initiated their World Cup preparations with an intensive two-hour practice session at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. The players engaged in warm-ups, fielding drills, and net practice, expressing satisfaction with the venue and facilities. Unprecedented security measures were implemented for the session, coinciding with the Ganesh Visarjan festival. The team will play warm-up matches against New Zealand and Australia on September 29 and October 3, respectively, leading up to their official World Cup matches. The players conveyed their appreciation for the warm reception in Hyderabad, setting a positive tone for their upcoming campaign.