PCB seeks govt's permission to take part in ODI World Cup
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PCB seeks govt’s permission to take part in ODI World Cup
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has sought the government permission to participate in ODI World Cup scheduled to be held in India later this year.
In a letter written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), on behalf of the PCB, sought the government's clearance to participate in the World Cup to be hosted by India.
The PCB has also requested the government to scrutinise the expected security on the five venues offered to Pakistan for their World Cup matches in India.
In the letter sent on June 27, the PCB also sought the government's advice on the venues.
The World Cup will start on Oct 5 with a repeat of the 2019 final as England take on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Pakistan will take on India on October 15 in Ahmedabad. Hosts India begin their campaign on Oct 8 against five-time World Cup winners Australia in Chennai.
A total of 10 teams will participate at the showcase event, the first eight having already qualified through the Cricket World Cup Super League. The final two spots will be determined at the end of the Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe, which concludes on July 9.
Each team plays the other nine in a round robin format with the top four qualifying for the knockout stage and semi-finals.
