Tensions have escalated in the cricketing world as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) officially declared that the Pakistan women’s cricket team will not travel to India for the upcoming ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025.
Tournament Schedule and Venue
The tournament is scheduled to be held in India from September 29 to October 26, 2025. As per the initial ICC schedule, teams from around the world are expected to participate in this grand event hosted by India. However, Pakistan has now raised objections to participating in a tournament on Indian soil.
PCB Chairman Confirms Stance
Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of PCB, has publicly stated that under the current political circumstances, Pakistan will not send its women’s team to India. He mentioned that the board is considering requesting the ICC to explore alternate venues for their matches.
Expected Reactions and Next Steps
The decision has created a stir in the international cricket community, as this could affect the tournament’s schedule and group dynamics. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has yet to release an official response to Pakistan’s stance.
Meanwhile, BCCI sources have maintained that all scheduled matches will be held in India as planned. This situation brings back memories of previous Indo-Pak cricket tensions and raises questions about sports and politics intersecting once again.
