‘Welcome to BHARAT’ – Fans react as Afghanistan team arrives in India ahead of ODI World Cup 2023

The Afghanistan Cricket Team has arrived in the host country, India, on September 26 for the ODI World Cup 2023, which will commence on October 5. Moreover, the Afghanistan team has been issued visas for their travel to the host country for the upcoming marquee event. Notably, they will be opening their campaign against Bangladesh on October 7 at Dharamshala.

Meanwhile, the Afghan side will be facing India on October 11 in Delhi. Notably, it will be interesting to note how star pacer Naveen-Ul-Haq faces India’s stalwart Virat Kohli in the big tournament. Notably, both star cricketers made headlines during IPL 2023 after a big fight following the match at Bangalore.

Speaking about the Afghanistan team journey, they lost the three matches of the ODI series by 0-3 against Pakistan ahead of the Asia Cup 2023. Following that, their side were unable to reach the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2023 as they suffered back-to-back losses against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the group stages. Meanwhile, they reached the Super Four in the Asia Cup 2023.

Afghanistan players have experience playing in Indian home soil conditions

Notably, some of the players have experience playing in Indian home soil conditions. Star spinner Rashid Khan will be one of the most influential players in his side, having had a magnificent season in the IPL 2023, where he guided his side, the Gujarat Titans, to the final of the tournament. In addition, Naveen-Ul-Haq also had a great experience with the host’s condition.

Fixtures

vs Bangladesh (7 October), Dharamsala

vs India (11 October), Delhi

vs England (15 October), Delhi

vs New Zealand (18 October), Chennai

vs Pakistan (23 October), Chennai

vs Sri Lanka (30 October), Pune

vs Netherlands (3 November), Lucknow

vs Australia (7 November), Mumbai (Wankhede)

vs South Africa (10 November), Ahmedabad

Squad:

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.

Check out how fans have reacted to this news:

Welcome to BHARAT ❤️🇮🇳

— Cskian_nimzy (@NIMISHDOSI) September 26, 2023

Welcome Rashid bhai and Afghan team.

— Manoj Tiwari (@ManojTiwariIND) September 26, 2023

Welcome team 😋😋 and witness India lift the World cup trophy 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

— Jubil John (@JUBILJOHN) September 26, 2023

Waiting For Afganistan spinners to dismantle Pakistani batting in Chennai 🔥

— Harman Singh (@HarmanS48671788) September 26, 2023

Welcome to Bharat 🇮🇪

— Mahatma Gandhi (Parody) (@GandhiAOC) September 26, 2023

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Afghanistan 🇦🇫 Spinners Showing Levels To Pakistan in Wc🤣

— Guri Pbks (@Guri_Pbks) September 26, 2023