Equal treatment assured for Pakistan at World Cup 2023, confirms India
Pakistan gear up for Afghanistan series
LAHORE ) – Arindam Bagchi, the spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), on Saturday affirmed that Pakistan’s cricket team would receive equal treatment alongside all other participating nations in the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which is set to be hosted by India.
Despite historical rivalries, Bagchi underscored the principles of impartiality and parity that would be upheld for all competing teams.
Addressing recent speculations surrounding Pakistan’s involvement in the imminent ICC World Cup hosted by India,
Bagchi asserted that they had taken note of the reports concerning Pakistan’s cricket team’s participation in the forthcoming ICC World Cup.
He stated that it was important to clarify that Pakistan’s cricket team would be accorded the same treatment as any other nation’s team participating in the ICC World Cup.
In a formal statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan reiterated its steadfast stance on preserving the autonomy of sports from political influences.
The statement declared, “Pakistan maintains a consistent stance that sports should remain devoid of political entanglements.
Accordingly, the decision to dispatch our Cricket Team to India for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is firmly rooted in this principle,”.
Originally slated to unfold in Ahmedabad on Sunday, 15 October, the India-Pakistan clash has been moved a day earlier and is now slated for Saturday, 14 October, at the same venue.
Pakistan’s World Cup 2023 schedule:
Pakistan vs Netherlands, Oct 6, Hyderabad
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Oct 10, Hyderabad
Pakistan vs India, Oct 14, Ahmedabad
Pakistan vs Australia, Oct 20, Bengaluru
Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Oct 23, Chennai
Pakistan vs South Africa, Oct 27, Chennai
Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Oct 31, Kolkata
Pakistan vs New Zealand, Nov 4, Bengaluru
Pakistan vs England, Nov 11, Kolkata
The national cricketers are set to convene ahead of series against Afghanistan, with the three-day camp slated to commence on August 14.
The participating roster will comprise only those players currently within Pakistan’s borders.
Captain Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Imamul Haq, Iftikhar Ahmed, Muhammad Haris, Muhammad Nawaz, and Naseem Shah are currently in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, players engaged in the Lanka Premier League are expected to join the squad in Sri Lanka, fostering a comprehensive team dynamic.
Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Shadab Khan, who recently participated in The Hundred, are anticipated to join the training sessions in Lahore on August 16. For Osama Mir, the journey from England to Sri Lanka is imminent.
Pakistan Shaheens players, in a concerted effort to fortify preparations, have also been summoned for training, bolstering the training environment alongside the home-based contingent.
The members of the national squad hailing from Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka on August 17 and will reach Hambantota on August 18.
The upcoming cricketing spectacle between Pakistan and Afghanistan is slated to initiate on August 22, with the first ODI match promising to set the stage for an engaging series.
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