Pakistan to participate in WC 2023 held in Ahmedabad

Lahore: Pakistan is expected to travel to India for the upcoming World Cup after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) accepted the proposed hybrid model for the preceding Asia Cup.

The announcement is anticipated to be made by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in the next few days.

Under the hybrid model, Pakistan will retain its host status for the Asia Cup, hosting four or five matches.

The tournament will then shift to another venue, most likely Sri Lanka, where India will play their group stage matches.

The second round and knockout-stage matches will also take place at the same venue.

This acceptance comes after the BCCI had initially opposed the hybrid model, but they have now agreed to the proposal.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had been willing to show flexibility and had threatened a tit-for-tat approach for the World Cup if the hybrid model was rejected.

PCB is also in discussions with the Pakistan government regarding the draft schedule, which includes a proposed high-profile match against India in Ahmedabad.

The final decision on the venue and fixtures will be made in the coming week, subject to government approval.

The official schedule for the World Cup is expected to be released approximately three months before the tournament's opening game on October 5.

According to the draft schedule, Pakistan will begin its campaign on October 6 against one of the teams from the qualifying round in Hyderabad.

They will then face another qualifier at the same venue on October 12.