DOZENS of youngsters enjoyed a day they will never forget on Sunday as they trained with the Pakistan World Cup squad in Taunton.
Pakistan are preparing for Wednesday's sold out clash against Australia at the County Ground but took time out of their busy schedule to put on a session for 40 of Somerset County Cricket Club's junior members.
Thank you so much @TheRealPCB. Inspirational ๐๐๐#WeAreSomerset #WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 @cricketworldcup @ICC pic.twitter.com/AN2TIxH7d1
โ Somerset Cricket ๐ (@SomersetCCC) June 9, 2019
Ben Warren, Somerset CCC's digital executive, said: "The Pakistan team were absolutely amazing this afternoon inspiring stars of the future.
"It was a pleasure welcoming them to Taunton."
The session continued the feelgood factor which the World Cup has brought to the town, with the Fanzone proving popular with families on Saturday and Sunday.
Pakistan were back trainingย in Taunton today (Monday)...
Left arm pacemen @iamamirofficial and @iShaheenAfridi at the bowing nets today in Taunton.#WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/Hvb5EFg5Jx
โ Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 10, 2019
Spinners @simadwasim & @76Shadabkhan in action at practice nets in Taunton.#WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/mSe8LoXrf1
โ Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 10, 2019
Opener @ImamUlHaq12 during today's practice session at County Ground Taunton.#WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/FsWzaM8vMX
โ Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 10, 2019
๐ธ๐ธ๐ธ๐ธPakistan team practice a sessiont County Ground Taunton.#WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 pic.twitter.com/A3Pug9V3zc
โ Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 10, 2019
Wicket-keeping drills of our captain @SarfarazA_54!#WeHaveWeWill #CWC19 #SarfarazAhmed pic.twitter.com/flPLH8QAS1
โ Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) June 10, 2019
Taunton is hosting two more matches in the tournament - the aforementioned Pakistan v Australia match on Wednesday, then West Indies v Bangladesh on Monday, June 17.
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