Pak team leaves for India to play WorldT20

March 12, 2016 11:09

A 27-member Pakistan cricket contingent left for India to take part in the Twenty20 World Cup, finally ending days of uncertainty over their participation in the mega event.

The team will be reaching Kolkata via Abu Dhabi.

The Pakistan squad including 15 players, 12 officials and support staff reached the Allama Iqbal international airport amidst tight security and boarded a flight hours after the Pakistan government finally gave the Pakistan Cricket Board the green signal to fly to India to take part in the International Cricket Council event.

Due to a long stay in Abu Dhabi the squad will reach Kolkata later this evening.

Head coach Waqar Younis, before departing for India, left a message on his Twitter account calling for unity in the team.

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