India declined to offer any “special treatment” for Pakistan’s cricket team security during the World Cup. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi emphasised equal security provisions for all teams. He stated, “For us, Pak Team is as important as any other team. Proper cover will be provided when & wherever required.” Having approved their team’s participation, Pakistan voiced security concerns while emphasizing the non-mixing of sports and politics.
Read: Pakistan Confirms Participation in ICC World Cup 2023 Amidst Security Concerns
Pakistan’s Journey in ICC World Cup 2023
Pakistan is set to begin their World Cup venture against the Netherlands on October 6 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Here’s a brief of their schedule:
- October 6 — vs Netherlands, Hyderabad
- October 12 — vs Sri Lanka, Hyderabad
- October 15 — vs India, Ahmedabad … [continuing with the list]
Day matches commence at 10:00am Pakistan Standard Time, while day-night matches start at 01:30pm (PST). In the round-robin formatted World Cup, teams will face off in 45 league matches, with the top four progressing to the semifinals held in Mumbai and Kolkata on November 15 and 16, respectively.
