Pakistan cricket team has arrived in the city from Colombo Sri Lanka for the first match of Asia Cup 2023 scheduled between Pakistan and Nepal teams at Multan cricket stadium on August 30.

According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, the Pakistan team reached the city after the conclusion of a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.

The players in green shirts led by Vice-captain Shadab Khan reached a local hotel from the airport with strict security arrangements and hotel management welcomed the team.

The seraiki ajrak (a symbol of seraiki culture and tradition) was offered to the players upon arrival at the hotel.

Both teams will make rest today and tomorrow while participating in a practice session on August 29.

The welcoming banners regarding the international cricket match have been displayed in the city.

The Nepal team will also reach the city from Karachi today night. It’s worth mentioning here that four matches of the Asia Cup were scheduled to be played in Pakistan between August 30-September 6.

The first match will take place in Multan while the remaining three matches to be played in Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.