New Delhi: Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a press release on Sunday confirmed its cricket team participation in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
“Pakistan has consistently maintained that sports should not be mixed with politics. It has, therefore, decided to send its Cricket Team to India to participate in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023,” the Press Release said.
The release further stated that Pakistan’s international sports commitments should not be affected by the current bilateral relations with India.
Showing concern for its cricket team safety the release stated, “Pakistan, however, has deep concerns about the security of its Cricket Team. We are conveying these concerns to the International Cricket Council and the Indian authorities. We expect that full safety and security of Pakistan Cricket Team will be ensured during its visit to India.”
Earlier, the much awaited India vs Pakistan match at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 got a schedule change, The clash between the cricketing heavyweights will take place on October 14, instead of the initially planned schedule on October 15.
The schedule has been adjusted just two months before the ICC World Cup begins on October 5. The opening game will be played between England and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. There is no information on ticket sales as of yet. Fans are eagerly awaiting the ticket sale as excitement builds for this exciting tournament.