ICC World Cup 2023: Rohit and Shaheen’s fan Rafiq banking on stranger’s goodwill to watch India vs Pakistan final
The HinduThe love of cricket has brought Mohammad Rafiq Bhat from Srinagar to Hyderabad. Among the 23,177 odd spectators is Rafiq, who has travelled approximately 2,355 kilometres to witness his first World Cup match and watch Shaheen Shah Afridi bowl. I planned this trip very early, and I am here to support cricket, and I can’t wait to watch Shaheen Shah Afridi in action,” Rafiq, sporting an Australia jersey, says. I am grateful to be here to watch my first World Cup match live on the ground.” RELATED: Follow Pakistan vs Sri Lanka live here The 28-year-old remembers the afternoon when he convinced his family to allow him to travel for the World Cup and use his savings to fulfil his dreams. Pakistan and India players meet up ahead of Saturday's #PAKvIND match in Kandy ✨#AsiaCup2023pic.twitter.com/iP94wjsX6G — Pakistan Cricket September 1, 2023 He wants to travel to Ahmedabad next for the biggest clash of the World Cup – India vs Pakistan on October 14.