AUCKLAND: The Pakistan cricket team was accorded a traditional welcome in Auckland upon their arrival in New Zealand for a bilateral T20I series. A pōwhiri, a customary welcome ceremony, took place for both the Pakistan and New Zealand teams at Eden Park, Auckland, marking the beginning of their upcoming series.
A pōwhiri for the Pakistan and New Zealand teams at Eden Park, Auckland 🤝
📸 @PhotosportNZ #NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/NZNPRnO3Kn
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 10, 2024
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) shared images and a video capturing the essence of the welcome ceremony on various social media platforms.
On Tuesday, the Pakistani team arrived in Auckland from Sydney after completing a Test series against Australia. The forthcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand is scheduled to commence on January 12.
Cricket camaraderie 🤝
Pakistan team receives a traditional welcome in Auckland 🎥#NZvPAK pic.twitter.com/Ewn4WDVy1t
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 10, 2024
Pakistan vs New Zealand T20I Series
This series marks the first assignment for Shaheen Shah Afridi as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team, with Mohammad Rizwan serving as his deputy.
The complete squad for the T20I series includes: Shaheen Shah Afridi (captain), Mohammad Rizwan (vice-captain and wicket-keeper), Aamir Jamal, Abbas Afridi, Azam Khan (wicket-keeper), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (wicket-keeper), Iftikhar Ahmed, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Usama Mir, and Zaman Khan.
