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Excitement Surrounding the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India
There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which is set to take place in India from October 5 to November 19.
India vs. Pakistan Match at Narendra Modi Stadium
According to the schedule released by the ICC last month, the highly anticipated India versus Pakistan match will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. Pakistan’s other matches will be played in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.
PCB Pushes for Neutral Venues
Reports suggest that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is advocating for their ODI World Cup matches to be played at neutral venues.
High-Level Committee to Decide Pakistan’s Participation
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a high-level committee, including Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto, to determine Pakistan’s participation in the ODI World Cup in India later this year.
Shahid Afridi’s Opinion on Pakistan’s Participation
Former captain Shahid Afridi believes that Pakistan should travel to India and win the World Cup, as the playing conditions in India are similar to those in Pakistan. Afridi reminisced about facing pressure from Indian crowds and mentioned an incident when stones were thrown at the Pakistan team bus after winning a Test match in Bangalore.
Pakistan’s World Cup Opener Against Netherlands
Pakistan is scheduled to kick off their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6.
Video: Shahid Afridi Recounts Incident of Stones Thrown at Team Bus
Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi reveals stones were thrown on their bus in Bangalore when they won the Test match there.
He still believes Pakistan should travel to India and win the World Cup there. pic.twitter.com/QABZ6tQCLk— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) July 14, 2023
