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T20 World Cup: Pakistan team departs for Melbourne

BRISBANE: Pakistan cricket team is set to start its ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 campaign as the green shirts departed for Melbourne on Thursday.

Amid their stay here, the national team played two warm-up matches against England and Afghanistan respectively and also participated in a training session.

Following their arrival in Melbourne, the team will enjoy a rest day today before hitting the nets on Friday.

It is pertinent to mention that Pakistan will start their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign against arch-rivals India on Sunday (October 23) at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

According to weather reports, there is a chance of 85% that it will rain in Melbourne on Sunday which might affect the much-anticipated clash between the arch-rivals.

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