PCB seeks permission from the Pakistan government to go to India for World Cup 2023

After the announcement of the schedule of the ODI World Cup 2023 in India by the International Cricket Council (ICC), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now announced the Prime Minister of Pakistan Shehbaz Sharif, and Wrote a letter to the Minister of Interior and Foreign Affairs. The board is seeking travel clearance for this major event to be held in India in October-November.

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Government advice has been sought on whether the team should travel to India

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According to a media report, the letter has sought advice from the government. And on whether the team should travel to India. And whether there are any apprehensions about any of those five venues. The India vs Pakistan match is to be played on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Is it planning to send a security delegation to India ahead of the team’s tour of India?

Apart from this, the PCB has also asked the government whether it is planning to send any security delegation to India ahead of the team’s tour of India. Let us tell you that such approval is not mandatory in the case of visiting any other country. But due to the strained relations between the two countries, Pakistan is considering it necessary before visiting India.
There is no time limit for the Government of Pakistan to respond. As such, the PCB will not travel until it gets clearance from the government.

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Wrote to Hon’ble Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the Ministry of External Affairs requesting clearance to participate in the World Cup

The PCB told ESPNcricinfo, “Immediately after the announcement of the World Cup schedule last Tuesday, we through the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) wrote letters to our patrons. Honorable Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to participate in the World Cup.” Requested approval to take.”

The decision to tour India and approve the venues where we can play our matches is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan

The PCB further said, “The decision to tour India and to approve the venues. And where we can play our matches is the prerogative of the Government of Pakistan. We have full faith in the decision of our government and will follow whatever advice is given. It completely depends on the government. Pakistan wants to prepare and follow that process before advising us on the next steps. If this requires sending an advance team to India to inspect the venues and hold meetings with the event organizers. It will be entirely the decision of the government.”