Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023 in India is likely to happen with the meeting between the government agencies and high ministerial having a positive ending. The long-standing tension and conflicts between the two neighbouring countries have cast a shadow over Pakistan’s participation in the mega event later this year.
According to various reports, The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to hold talks with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and BCCI regarding the security concerns of their team, and in all likelihood, their participation in the event is likely to happen.
However, the Men in Green are still waiting for permission from the Pakistani government to confirm their participation in the World Cup.
Earlier, it was reported that Pakistan Cricket Board officials revealed that he has written a formal letter to their prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and the foreign ministry to seek an official clearance to travel to India for the ODI World Cup later this year in India.
Pakistan team will not travel to India if they are denied approval from their government to travel to the neighbouring nation.
With the term of the ruling government in Pakistan ending in August, the decision on Pakistan travel to India is likely to be made by the forthcoming government. The report suggested that Pakistan Cricket Board is contemplating sending security officials to the five venues Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata to check the safety of the venue.
The Men in Green will fancy their chances of coming into the marquee event in India, as they have got enough resources in the team to win the championship in India.
Pakistan has been one of the most improved teams in recent times, as their batters have scored runs all around the world, with their pace attack being one of the most lethal groups in International cricket, as their seamers clock above 140+ regularly and they will look to put up a good show on the Indian soil.
The much-awaited game of the 2023 ODI World Cup between India-Pakistan in Ahmedabad is likely to be rescheduled due to the first day of Navratri, a grand festival celebrated with mass participation across Gujarat.
In recent years, the excitement for the clash has only increased as India and Pakistan play against each other only in ICC tournaments and the Asia Cup following the suspension of the bilateral ties.