Pakistan refused to play against this team in World Cup 2023
Pakistan’s request to change venues of two of their ICC ODI World Cup 2023 matches has been turned down by ICC and the tournament host BCCI, it was reported in the media. Pakistan refused to play against this team World Cup 2023. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has added to the growing list of demands for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, set to be held in India.
The PCB, led by Babar Azam, has expressed its reluctance to play a warm-up match against Afghanistan and has refused to face India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Furthermore, Pakistan has voiced concerns over their scheduled contest with Afghanistan during the tournament, emphasizing the need for variety in opponents.
The PCB has officially communicated its stance to the International Cricket Council (ICC), prompting discussions regarding the feasibility of these requests. The latest addition to Pakistan’s list of demands for the 2023 ODI World Cup revolves around their warm-up match. The PCB has requested that their warm-up game be scheduled against a team from outside the sub-continent region.
While the specific reasoning behind this request has not been disclosed, it is evident that the team management seeks to familiarize themselves with different playing styles and strategies ahead of the prestigious tournament. Another contentious demand made by the PCB is their refusal to play a warm-up match against Afghanistan.
Pakistan and Afghanistan are set to face each other in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, and the PCB believes that additional matches against the same opponent would diminish the competitive edge and novelty factor between the two teams. This stance highlights the PCB’s desire for diverse warm-up encounters to optimize their preparation for the World Cup.
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