Pakistan expresses optimism that India will uphold the spirit ofsportsmanship without intertwining politics into the ICC World Cup 2023, asreported by ARY News on Thursday. This highly anticipated sportingextravaganza commences today with an inaugural clash between England andNew Zealand in Ahmedabad, India.
During a routine weekly briefing, the Foreign Office (FO) spokesperson,Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, conveyed that Pakistan is actively engaged incommunication with Indian authorities to facilitate the issuance of visasfor fervent cricket enthusiasts from Pakistan.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch emphasized that India bears an obligation, asstipulated by the regulations of the International Cricket Council (ICC),to grant visas to Pakistani cricket fans for the ICC World Cup 2023. In adiplomatic plea, the FO spokesperson urged India to refrain frompoliticizing the realm of sports.
It is pertinent to note that Indian authorities have previously encounteredcriticism for the delay in issuing visas to Pakistani players. Notably,these visas were expedited after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) lodged acomplaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding theconduct of the Modi government.
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The ICC World Cup 2023 unfolds with a group stage featuring 45 rivetingmatches, where each participating team will engage in competition againstall other contenders. This year’s tournament boasts a diverse lineup ofteams hailing from Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India,Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka, making ita truly global spectacle that promises unparalleled cricketing action forfans worldwide.
As the world eagerly awaits this cricketing extravaganza, Pakistan’s hoperemains steadfast that the essence of sportsmanship will transcendgeopolitical concerns, ensuring a fair and competitive ICC World Cup 2023that unites nations through the shared love of the game.
