India vs Pakistan: Pakistan team arrives in Ahmedabad for World Cup clash against India amid tight security
India vs Pakistan: Pakistan team arrives in Ahmedabad for World Cup clash against India amid tight security
The Pakistani team arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday ahead of its major ODI World Cup match against India at the Narendra Mondi Stadium. Babar Azam nodded at the waiting media before getting aboard the team bus, and Mohammad Rizwan briefly posed for pictures.
Around 4 p.m., the Pakistani players were led through the designated VIP gate under strict security as the temperature in the city climbed to 34 degrees.
No members of the general public were permitted access.
The Pakistan players have not been allowed to step out of the hotel since their arrival, and are expected to only travel to the Narendra Modi Stadium for an optional training session on Thursday evening.
The Indian government is taking no chances with security ahead of the high-profile match, given the history of tension between the two countries.
Ahmedabad to deploy over 11,000 security personnel for India-Pakistan match
In preparation for the eagerly anticipated match on Saturday, security has been stepped up in the city, and the administration has announced that more than 11,000 personnel from a number of agencies, including Gujarat Police, the National Security Guard (NSG), the Rapid Action Force (RAF), and home guards, among others, will be deployed in the city and at the Stadium.
The India-Pakistan match is always one of the most anticipated fixtures in the cricket calendar, and the upcoming World Cup clash is expected to be no exception.
The match is expected to be a sell-out, and the atmosphere at the Narendra Modi Stadium is sure to be electric.
Fans flow in for the October 14 match
Fans from both India and Pakistan have been flowing into Ahmedabad in anticipation of the match.
Tickets for the match have sold out in minutes, and many fans are staying in neighboring cities and traveling to Ahmedabad on the day of the match.
The city is abuzz with excitement ahead of the match, and there is a festive atmosphere in the air.
High security in place
The Ahmedabad police have put in place a comprehensive security plan for the match.
Over 10,000 police personnel will be deployed on the day of the match, and there will be heavy security at the stadium and its surrounding areas.
The police have also appealed to fans to cooperate with them and to maintain peace and order.
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All set for India vs Pakistan World Cup showdown in Ahmedabad
Everything is now set for the India vs Pakistan World Cup showdown in Ahmedabad on October 14.
The two teams have arrived in the city and the stadium is ready for the big match.
The fans are also excited and ready to cheer on their teams.
It is sure to be a thrilling match and a memorable occasion for all involved.
