Pakistan cricket team goes for shopping in Kolkata ahead of crucial PAK vs ENG clash

The Pakistani players seemed to enjoy their shopping, purchasing items such as saris and shirts from local stores.

Pakistan cricket team is preparing for its important World Cup match against England.

With the possibility of reaching the semifinals at stake, Pakistan The team decided to visit some places in Kolkata as they also did some shopping before the crucial PAK vs ENG World Cup tie.

Eight Pakistani players went shopping in Kolkata

As many as eight Pakistani cricketers, including Usama Mir, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Wasim, Zaman Khan, Agha Salman and Mohammad Haris, arrived at Mani Square mall, which was closer to their hotel. The players seemed to enjoy their shopping, buying items like sarees and shirts from local stores.

Earlier, Micky Arthur said that increased security around players and the team largely confined to hotel rooms is taking its toll on Pakistan’s players.

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“What has been difficult is the fact that we have been under an enormous amount of security. And to be fair, I found it difficult.

It’s almost like we’re back in COVID times, where you were almost isolated on your floor and in your team room,” Micky Arthur said.

“So much so that their breakfast is in a separate room for everyone else,” Arthur said during the pre-match press meeting. Arthur said the players’ inability to socialize during such a long tournament has had a harsh impact on them during the quadrennial competition,” he added.