Equal treatment assured for Pakistan at World Cup 2023, confirms Indian ministry
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Equal treatment assured for Pakistan at World Cup 2023, confirms Indian ministry
LAHORE (Dunya News) - 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.
#WATCH | MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says, "We have seen these reports regarding the Pakistan cricket team's participation in the upcoming ICC World Cup to be hosted by India. Pakistan cricket team will be treated just like the cricket team of any other country participating… pic.twitter.com/pOmTLomYd7
— ANI (@ANI) August 11, 2023
This affirmation comes subsequent to the official confirmation of Pakistan's participation in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, following the requisite endorsement from the Government of Pakistan.
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
