Cake, smiles, and motivation: What happened in Pak dressing room after becoming No 1 ODI team?

Web Desk: Pakistan on Sunday achieved the top spot in the International Cricket Council (ICC) men’s ODI rankings following an impeccable performance against Afghanistan in a three-match series held in Sri Lanka.

Following the match, the team gathered in the dressing room to celebrate their collective success.

“We have become the number one team in the world due to our hard work. There were ups and downs but we stayed united and that has helped us claim the top spot,” said skipper Babar Azam while appreciating the team.

Babar further stated that a commendable quality within the team is that every player takes genuine delight in the success of their teammates, rather than being overly preoccupied with their own individual achievements.

Hear from skipper @babarazam258 and team director Mickey Arthur as they address the players after achieving the No.1 spot in ODIs 🔊🆙#AFGvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/WjowvCDv0y

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 27, 2023

“We will celebrate this victory but we must not forget that the Asia Cup starts in four days. We will try to take this momentum in the Asia Cup,” he said. he added.

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The director of Pakistan’s men’s cricket team, Mickey Arthur, also addressed the team in the dressing room.

“There is a cake here with the number one on it. This signifies all the hard work that you guys have put in over a period of time to get to number one in the world. Never ever take this for granted. Let’s celebrate this tonight because there have been a lot of blood, sweat and tears that have gone into this,” said Arthur while appreciating the team for becoming the number 1 ODI team.

Positive vibes as Pakistan emerge triumphant ✨

Watch the trophy moment and exchanges with our Afghanistan counterparts after the third match 🏆🙌#AFGvPAK | #BackTheBoysInGreen pic.twitter.com/zJmDBvluB7

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 27, 2023

Meanwhile, in the upcoming sporting calendar, Pakistan is set to participate in the 2023 Asia Cup. Their opening match in the six-team tournament is scheduled against Nepal in Multan on August 30.

Subsequently, Pakistan will engage in official warm-up matches against New Zealand and Australia in preparation for the World Cup. Their maiden contest in this year’s tournament is against the Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6.