The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to send its security delegation to India for inspection of the venues before giving clearance to the team to travel to the neighboring country for this year’s World Cup, it emerged on Saturday.
The PCB spokesperson emphasized that the team’s participation in the tournament is subject to government clearance.
“The board requires the Government of Pakistan’s clearance for any tour to India, including the match venues,” PCB spokesperson said. “We are liaising with our government for guidance, and as soon as we hear something from them, we will update the Event Authority [ICC]. This position is consistent to what we had told the ICC a couple of weeks ago when they shared with us the draft schedule and sought our feedback.”
While the PCB has initiated the process of involving the government to obtain the necessary permissions for their participation in the tournament, they may also engage with the ICC regarding the venues, not limited to the match against the hosts, India, as reported by the Indian Express.
The report mentioned that PCB is contemplating sending a security team to the five venues (Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata) where the Pakistan team is scheduled to play matches during the World Cup.
Pakistan’s schedule for ICC World Cup 2023:
October 6: Pak vs Qualifier 1 in Hyderabad
October 12: Pak vs Qualifier 2 in Hyderabad
October 15: Pak vs India in Ahmedabad
October 20: Pak vs Australia in Bengaluru
October 23: Pak vs Afghanistan in Chennai
October 27: Pak vs South Africa in Chennai
October 31: Pak vs Bangladesh in Kolkata
November 4: Pak vs New Zealand Bengaluru
November 12: Pak vs England in Kolkata
