The versatile cricketer was accompanied by fast bowler Naseem Shah, former captain Babar Azam, and one-day specialist Imam-ul-Haq, seated in the row ahead.
Iftikhar was dressed in a black shalwar kameez, while Naseem opted for blue attire. Similarly, Imam wore a black outfit, while Babar was dressed in blue.
The national cricketers visited the Holy Mosque before heading to a training camp at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul. This camp aims to assess the fitness levels of international players.
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The Pakistan Cricket Board has announced a list of 29 players for the fitness camp, scheduled to commence in Kakul, Abbottabad, on Tuesday.
All national team players were instructed to report today for the training camp in Kakul, designed to improve their fitness ahead of the home series against New Zealand in April.
Organized in collaboration with the Pakistan Army, the camp aims to prepare players for upcoming series and tournaments, including the home Twenty20 series against New Zealand, the Twenty20 series against Ireland and England, and the upcoming ICC Twenty20 World Cup in America and the West Indies.
The camp will run from March 26 to April 8, focusing on team preparation to enhance both physical and mental strength, ensuring players are in optimal condition to face the challenges ahead this year.