A view of the ICC Cricket World Cup trophy. Pakistan authorities on August 6 gave clearance to the nation’s senior males’s workforce to journey to India for the 2023 World Cup
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The Pakistan authorities on August 6 gave clearance to the nation’s senior males’s workforce to journey to India for the 2023 World Cup, ending months of uncertainty over their participation within the showpiece.
A press launch from the overseas ministry knowledgeable that Pakistan has persistently maintained that sports activities shouldn’t be blended with politics. It has, subsequently, determined to ship its workforce to India to compete within the upcoming World Cup.
“Pakistan believes that the state of bilateral relations with India mustn’t stand in the best way of fulfilling its worldwide sports-related obligations,” the discharge mentioned.
The ministry mentioned that Pakistan, nevertheless, has deep issues in regards to the safety of its workforce and it will convey them to the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) and the Indian authorities.
“We anticipate that the total security and safety of the Pakistan cricket workforce shall be ensured throughout its go to to India,” the discharge mentioned.
It additionally mentioned that Pakistan’s choice reveals its “constructive and accountable method”.