Summary The team will depart for India next month to play the mega event.
LAHORE (Web Desk/AFP) – The government of Pakistan on Thursday has given a green signal to the national team to participate in forthcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) World Twenty20 tournament.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Shaharyar Khan earlier this month raised doubts over the team s participation, saying there were specific threats from Hindu activists who forced the cancellation of a meeting between cricket officials from both countries in Mumbai last October.
Now the Chief said that "I am pleased that our government has given its consent for our team to visit India," said Khan.
"As a duty of care, we have asked ICC to put in place special arrangements for the Pakistan cricket team while in India.
"We will also be expecting visa facilitation and other arrangements for the Pakistani fans wishing to visit India for the ICC World T20."
Sources told that the team will depart for India next month to play the mega event. Pakistan will play its first warm-up match on March 12 against local cricket team while the second match is scheduled on March 15 against Sri Lanka in Kolkata.
The confident Green shirts will swing against in-form India on March 19 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.
Few changes were made in the team squad as fast bowler Mohammad Sami and batsman Sharjeel Khan were added to the squad following injuries to Babar Azam and Rumman Raes.
The cricket board also decided to reward Khalid Latif for his power-hitting in the Pakistan Super League, sacrificing Iftikhar Ahmed from the squad.
The sixth edition of the ICC (International Cricket Council) World Twenty20 will be held in India from March 8 to April 3.
