The Pakistan cricket team received a warm and traditional welcome in Ahmedabad ahead of their highly anticipated World Cup match against arch-rivals India. As soon as the team arrived at their hotel, they were greeted with flower petals, balloons, traditional scarves, and the sound of dhols, along with a dance performance. The cabin crew of the flight that brought them from Hyderabad to Ahmedabad even organized a cake cutting ceremony for them. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was delighted with the reception and shared a video capturing these special moments. The city of Ahmedabad has tightened security measures for the high-profile match, with more than 11,000 members of the Gujarat police, National Security Guard (NSG), Rapid Action Force (RAF), and home guards ensuring the safety of the event. Pakistan had been based in Hyderabad for the past seven years and received a lot of attention from fans and media during their stay. They felt “at home” in Hyderabad, with a large crowd showing up to support them at the airport and during their last match at the Uppal stadium against Sri Lanka. Pakistan enters the match with confidence after their impressive victory over Sri Lanka, where they successfully chased down a target of 345 runs with six wickets in hand. India, on the other hand, comes into the contest with two comfortable victories against Australia and Afghanistan. [Source link](https://www.thehindu.com/sport/cricket/icc-world-cup/pakistan-team-receives-traditional-warm-welcome-in-ahmedabad-pcb-posts-video/article67413696.ece)