Pakistan's most passionate cricket fans

Published December 22, 2014
Pakhtun spectators dancing as they watch the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
Pakhtun spectators dancing as they watch the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
Pakhtun spectators gesturing during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
Pakhtun spectators gesturing during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
Pakhtun spectators in traditional headgear during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
Pakhtun spectators in traditional headgear during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
A Pakhtun spectator wearing a colourful hat made out of balloons during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
A Pakhtun spectator wearing a colourful hat made out of balloons during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
A Pakhtun spectator in traditional headgear during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
A Pakhtun spectator in traditional headgear during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
A Pakhtun spectator gesturing during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
A Pakhtun spectator gesturing during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
A Pakhtun spectator wearing a colourful hat during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP
A Pakhtun spectator wearing a colourful hat during the fifth and final day-night international match between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Zayed International Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP

For the Pakhtuns, known for their tough, battle-hardened nature, defeat is unacceptable. They may not be as well known in cricketing circles like the Barmy Army fans of England or India's Swami Army but watch the game out of a passion for the sport and for the love of Pakistan.

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