“First it will be decided whether we are going or not, then the government decides where we will go,” PCB chairman Sethi For World Cup.

Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India is contingent upon the approval of their government. Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has revealed that the board has communicated with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to emphasize their inability to unilaterally approve the proposed schedule.

Najam Sethi PCB chairman said “We have written to the ICC that we can’t give approval or disapproval to this (World Cup schedule), “It’s our government who has to decide, just like when it comes to India, it’s their government that decides when they go to play. There is no point asking us if we will play in Ahmedabad. When the time comes, first it will be decided whether we are going or not, then the government decides where we will go. Our decision will rest on these two important conditions.”

One of the highly anticipated matches of the tournament is the clash between India and Pakistan, which is scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad. Throughout the league phase, Pakistan is slated to compete at five different venues. It’s worth noting that the team has not visited India since the 2016 T20 World Cup, which adds further excitement to their potential encounter in the World Cup.