Ashraf said that he had initially put off his plan to travel to India but changed his decision after Pakistani journalists were issued visas. He also expressed gratitude to the Foreign Office for helping resolve the matter.

He also added that he was satisfied with the team’s performance in the World Cup so far and the greenshirts had their full support.

Ashraf said he was going to India to show his support fot the team and asked the team to have a fearless approach in the tournament.

Pakistan has beaten Netherlands and Sri Lanka in its opening clashes in the World Cup and will now face off against India in Ahmedabad on Saturday.