Pakistan may be out of World Cup, PCB did not give written assurance to ICC

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The effect of bad political relations between India and Pakistan is visible in cricket. Both the boards have come face to face many times regarding the Asia Cup 2023 and till now no decision has been taken on organizing this tournament. At the same time, doubts remain over Pakistan's participation in the ODI World Cup to be held in India this year. According to media reports, the Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet given any written assurance to the ICC regarding its participation in the ODI World Cup. After this, speculations are being made that the Pakistan team may be out of the World Cup.

depends on the governments of Only after getting permission from the government, the boards of both the countries can decide whether to play at each other's place or not. For this reason, till now the Pakistan Cricket Board has not been able to decide about playing the World Cup in India. Pakistan is likely to play India in Ahmedabad and most of its matches are expected to be held in southern Indian cities such as Bengaluru and Chennai.

An ICC Board member with knowledge of the development saidSaid on Wednesday, 'Pakistan government will give approval just like BCCI, it can come to PCB only after government's approval.'

Asia Cup may be held in Sri Lanka

ACC is all set to shift Asia Cup 2023 to Sri Lanka. Most of the ACC member states have decided to reject the idea of ​​'hybrid model'. As per PCB chairman Najam Sethi's proposal, Pakistan will play all its matches in Pakistan, while India will play their matches in Dubai, Sharjah and Abu Dhabi. However, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have expressed their disagreement on this proposal. Both countries say that if their teams make it to the Super Four, they will have to constantly travel between Pakistan and the UAE. It will be very tiring for their players. Also, there will be a lot of trouble in bringing and carrying the goods again and again and the cost will also increase.

A source close to the ACC confirmed that if the tournament is shifted to Sri Lanka, Pakistan will not participate in it. "Sethi tried to convince the members that the 'hybrid model' may be commercially more viable, but I can tell you that it is extremely difficult for cricketers from other countries traveling between Pakistan and the UAE every other day.

"The ACC will request Pakistan to retain its hosting rights, but if they do not agree, the tournament will be a five-team tournament," said a source in the ACC .

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