ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Afghanistan Spinners Make Pakistan Question Chennai as Venue

Pakistan does not want to play in Chennai against Afghanistan

The Pakistan cricket team has expressed discomfort regarding certain venues and opponents during the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. They are hesitant to play against Afghanistan in Chennai and Australia in Bengaluru. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has requested suggestions from member boards, including the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), before finalizing the tournament schedule. The PCB has assigned their data, analytics, and team strategy experts to approve the venues proposed by the ICC and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

According to a PCB source, the selectors and team management have reservations about playing Afghanistan in spin-friendly Chennai, where they would face skilled spinners like Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. Additionally, the source mentioned that the selectors believe Bengaluru’s conditions are favorable for batting and find it hard to understand Pakistan’s concerns about playing Australia there.

The source suggested requesting a rescheduling of Pakistan’s matches, proposing that they play Afghanistan in Bengaluru and Australia in Chennai, considering the team’s strengths. However, a BCCI source explained that venue changes require strong reasons and are typically considered for safety purposes. They emphasized the importance of not altering venues based on a team’s preferences, as it complicates finalizing the schedule.

Also read: ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Schedule Delayed Due to Pakistan

The PCB recently announced a revamped national selection committee that includes experts in analytics and team strategy. They plan to heavily rely on data and analytics to develop match strategies. The decision on playing the high-profile match against India in Ahmedabad is expected to be finalized by the government.

Pakistan’s initial two qualifying matches are scheduled in Hyderabad, and they are also expected to play in Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad during the World Cup.

IPL 2024

Related articles

BCCI Central Contract 2025- Comeback for Shreyas Iyer But Ishan Kishan Snubbed Again

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the list of centrally contracted players soon. Shreyas Iyer, who played...

IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals Captain Riyan Parag Faces Huge Loss, Fined Despite Winning the Match

Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured their first victory in IPL 2025 by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 6 runs in the 11th match of...

Who is Hardik Pandya’s Alleged Girlfriend Jasmin Walia? This Song Made Her a Sensation

Is Hardik Pandya in love again after parting ways with Natasa Stankovic? If social media discussions and speculations are to be believed, then the...

Will Virat Kohli Play in the 2027 ODI World Cup? Reveals His Next Big Goal – Watch Viral Video

Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has revealed his next big goal. Speculation is high on whether Kohli will participate in the 2027 ODI World...

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma’s Bat Stays Silent in T20, Breaks a 15-Year-Old Unwanted Record

Rohit Sharma’s bat has remained quiet in IPL 2025. After playing in the T20 World Cup final last year, this is his first T20...

LSG vs PBKS- Lucknow Stadium Pitch Report for Today Match IPL 2025

The 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). This match,...

MI vs KKR Pitch Report: A Rain of Fours and Sixes in Mumbai, Batsmen to Dominate

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai will host its first IPL 2025 match today, featuring Mumbai Indians against Kolkata Knight Riders. Mumbai is known for its...

MI vs KKR Playing 11: KKR Aims to Continue Winning Streak, Mumbai Seeks First Victory; Will Narine Make a Comeback?

The IPL 2025 match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Mumbai Indians will be played on Monday. Looking at the head-to-head record,...