Pakistan’s Matches in Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup at Risk Amid Nepal’s Political Unrest

ISLAMABAD – Political unrest in Nepal has cast doubt over the scheduled matches of the Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup that were set to take place in Kathmandu this November, putting Pakistan’s participation in jeopardy.

Pakistan was due to play its matches in Nepal from November 11 to 25 as part of the inaugural edition of the Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup. However, the deteriorating political and emergency situation in Nepal has raised serious concerns over the safety and feasibility of holding the matches there.

In response to the situation, Chairman of the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) and President of the World Blind Cricket Council, Syed Sultan Shah, has called an urgent meeting of the World Blind Cricket Council on Monday to discuss the matter.

Speaking to a private TV channel, Syed Sultan Shah said:

“Given the current situation in Nepal, it may not be possible to hold Pakistan’s matches there. During the upcoming meeting, we will consider relocating the matches to another country. There is a possibility they could be shifted to Sri Lanka.”

Originally, the first Women’s Blind Cricket World Cup was scheduled to be held entirely in India. However, due to Pakistan’s refusal to play in India, a hybrid model was adopted, with Pakistan’s matches moved to Nepal.

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Now, with the situation in Nepal worsening, tournament organizers are once again faced with the challenge of ensuring the event proceeds smoothly and safely.