The drama surrounding Pakistan’s participation in the 2023 ODI World Cup in India continues to unfold with new demands emerging from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). In a surprising twist, the apex body of Pakistan cricket has now declined to play their warm-up match against Afghanistan, adding fuel to the fire of an already heated situation.
The PCB’s refusal to play against Afghanistan comes on the heels of their rejection to face India at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium. Furthermore, the Men in Green have expressed dissatisfaction with their scheduled contest against Afghanistan, slated to take place in Chennai.
In their latest demand, the Babar Azam-led team is adamant about having a warm-up match against a team from outside the sub-continent region. Pakistan, set to compete against Afghanistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023, seems reluctant to engage in more matches against the same opponent.
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The PCB has firmly conveyed their stance to the International Cricket Council (ICC), further intensifying the ongoing controversy surrounding Pakistan’s participation in the prestigious tournament.
As the situation continues to unfold, cricket enthusiasts and fans eagerly await the resolution of these contentious issues, which are adding an extra layer of drama and anticipation to the upcoming global cricket extravaganza.