#UPDATE
Australia's cricket team have arrived in Pakistan to start their first tour of the country in nearly a quarter of a century, a security official told AFP.
"They have landed," the official said of the team, who haven't visited since 1998 because of security concerns.
Australia's cricket team have arrived in Pakistan to start their first tour of the country in nearly a quarter of a century, a security official told AFP.
"They have landed," the official said of the team, who haven't visited since 1998 because of security concerns.
#UPDATE
Senior batsman Steve Smith tweeted a picture of the 35-strong Australia tour party inside their charter flight's cabin after it touched down in Islamabad. They will spend their six-week stay in a high-security bubble.
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Senior batsman Steve Smith tweeted a picture of the 35-strong Australia tour party inside their charter flight's cabin after it touched down in Islamabad. They will spend their six-week stay in a high-security bubble.
u.afp.com/wAea
Australia captain Pat Cummins said the tight security surrounding his team was "comforting" and would not be a distraction.
"Absolutely feel incredibly safe. Lots of security, straight off the plane and straight to the hotel," he said.
u.afp.com/wAns
"Absolutely feel incredibly safe. Lots of security, straight off the plane and straight to the hotel," he said.
u.afp.com/wAns
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