Cricket team gets green light for World Cup in India

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan government has granted permission for the national team to travel to India for the Cricket World Cup.

According to a spokesperson for the Foreign Office, Pakistan has consistently maintained that sports should not be mixed with politics. “It has, therefore, decided to send its team to India to participate in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

“Pakistan believes that the state of bilateral relations with India should not stand in the way of fulfilling its international sports-related obligations,” it said.

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The spokesperson said: Pakistan’s decision shows its constructive and responsible approach vis-à-vis India’s intransigent attitude, as the latter had refused to send its Cricket Team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup.

“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,” the spokesperson said.