New Delhi: Cricket fans across the world hold their collective breath during the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. Well, the thrill of the mega clash which was scheduled during the upcoming World Cup 2023 has several hurdles to overcome.
Pakistan Board has reportedly threatened to not take part in the upcoming ICC World Cup slated later this year in India if the BCCI would not allow the Indian team to take part in Asia Cup which is hosted by Pakistan this season.
According to sources close to ANI, Pakistan has said that they will play their World Cup matches in Bangladesh or Sri Lanka.
A PCB source while speaking to ANI said that “ Yes we are thinking that we will not travel to India for World Cup matches if BCCI didn’t send their team to Pakistan for Asia Cup. We want Sri Lanka or Bangladesh to host our matches, we want to play there, not in India.”
Earlier, media reports claimed that India was planning to play their Asia Cup games at a neutral venue and not travel to Pakistan. If India and Pakistan reach the finals of the tournament then the match will be held in a neutral venue.
A hybrid model for this year’s Asia Cup is being looked at as a solution. Pakistan is the original host of the Asia Cup this year, but India is likely to play their matches at a neutral venue.
The idea came on the sidelines of board meetings in Dubai. India’s presence in Asia Cup and Pakistan’s participation in the 50-over World Cup coming later was on the agenda of members from the two Boards.
Though it has only been mentioned as an option and no formal discussions have taken place on the subject, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has pointed out that India not participating in Asia Cup has a potential impact on ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will also be held in Pakistan.
(With Agency Inputs)
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