Is Pakistan in a position to threaten of pulling out from the World Cup 2023 held in India?
Pakistan Cricket Board said that statements by ACC Jay Shah can impact Pakistan"s visit to India for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and future ICC Events in India in the 2024-2031 cycle
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On October 19, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) threatened it is ready to pull out from the 50-over World Cup next year that is being held in India. His remarks came after BCCI Secretary Jay Shah spoke of holding the 2023 Asia Cup at a neutral venue instead of Pakistan.
"The overall impact of such statements has the potential to split the Asian and international cricketing communities and can impact Pakistan's visit to India for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and future ICC Events in India in the 2024-2031 cycle," read a statement from PCB.
The PCB has also written to the Asian Cricket Council to convene an emergency meeting of its Board as soon as practically possible on this "important and sensitive matter".
Soon after this, several Pakistan cricketers and fans supported this firm decision by PCB.
Responding to this threat, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday gave a sharp response to the Pakistan Cricket Board's statement about its participation in the ICC World Cup in India next year and opined that "India is in a position where it doesn't have to listen from anyone".
"Home ministry will take a decision as there are security concerns in Pakistan. It’s not just cricket. Eng/Australia travelled to Pakistan but can they be compared to India?" Anurag Thakur said on Thursday (October 20). "India is in a position where it does not need to listen from anyone. We will invite all countries for World Cup - those who want to come can come."
However, is Pakistan in a position to threaten of pulling out from the World Cup, netizens ask!
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