Emraan Hashmi who is all set to step into former cricket captain Azharuddin's shoes in Balaji Motion Pictures & MSM Motion Pictures' 'Azhar', will soon travel to Hyderabad with the cricketer to visit his old haunts.

Emraan who is going all out to get under the skin of the character has not only been rehearsing his game with Azhar but will also travel with him to his hometown to better understand his life and his days in Hyderabad.

Says a source, "As Azhar and Emraan have been talking to each other for a while, Azhar suggested that Emraan should visit all the places he used to spend time at as a hopeful cricketer and later as a known figure in Hyderabad as that would add to the authenticity of Emraan's character. The two have locked in on a quick weekend trip to Hyderabad. Emraan will visit the grounds Azhar's practiced at, his favorite eateries and also meet a few people who have been a significant part of Azhar's journey as a cricketer."