[Watch] Shaheen Afridi Shows Great Fire With Ball In Hyderabad Nets Ahead Of WC 2023

Shaheen Afridi seen with Haris Rauf and bowling coach Morne Morkel [X.com]

On Wednesday evening, the Pakistan team arrived in India amidst much fanfare in Hyderabad for the soon-to-begin ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. 

One of the most vital players for Pakistan in the 10-nation tournament will be the form of pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi. Afridi is returning from an injury lay-off and will spearhead the bowling attack alongside Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr.

The fast bowler hit his straps running on Thursday morning in Pakistan's optional training session, which Afridi shared glimpses of on social media platform 'X'.

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In the video clip, the Lahore Qalandars (LQ) captain can be seen bowling to Babar Azam and other Pakistan top-order batters, apart from having conversations with the bowling coach Morne Morkel and fellow pacer Haris Rauf. 

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The 24-year-old bowler is expected to take the field today when Pakistan goes up against New Zealand in their first warm-up at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Azam and Co. will also play their second warm-up in Hyderabad against Australia on October 3 before meeting the Netherlands on October 6 in their opening World Cup 2023 encounter at the same venue. 

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[Watch] Pakistan's Grand Arrival In India For World Cup 2023

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Upon arrival in India, in a social media post Afridi expressed delight over the warm welcome given to the Pakistan players by Indian fans on Wednesday evening.