The timing of the safety delegation’s go to shall be decided by the federal government, in session with the international and inside ministries, following the appointment of the brand new chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board after the conclusion of the Eid holidays.
“The security delegation will go with representation from the PCB to inspect the venues where Pakistan will play and also the security and other arrangements made for them in the World Cup,” he stated.The delegation is predicted to go to World Cup venues in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is scheduled to host essentially the most awaited India-Pakistan conflict on October 15.
“Before any tour to India it is standard practice for the cricket board to seek permission from the government which normally sends a delegation to India,” the official stated.
“The delegation will interact with the officials there and discuss and inspect with them the security and other arrangements for our players, officials, fans and media, who will go for the tournament,” he stated.
He stated if the delegation feels it might be higher for Pakistan to play at another venue as an alternative of a delegated one, it can point out that in its report.
“The PCB will share the report with the ICC and BCCI if the delegation has any concerns,” he added.
A supply within the PCB confirmed that when final time Pakistan went to India for the T20 World Cup, the federal government had despatched a joint delegation to the examine the venues.
“It was on the recommendation of the delegation that Pakistan’s match at Dharamsala against India was moved to Kolkata.”
The supply maintained that Pakistan’s ultimate affirmation of participation within the World Cup would solely be introduced when the federal government offers clearance to the PCB.
“This is not unusual and it is standard procedure for all tours to India. Even in other sports the respective national federations have to get clearance from the government to send their teams to India for any competition.”
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The Pakistan Hockey Federation is presently awaiting clearance to ship its crew to take part within the Asian Champions Trophy, scheduled to happen in Chennai in August. Pakistan’s nationwide soccer crew lately participated within the SAFF Championship in Bengaluru, however solely obtained last-minute approval from the federal government our bodies.
The ODI World Cup is scheduled to be held throughout ten Indian cities and begins on October 5, with the ultimate to be performed on November 19.
(With PTI inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com