PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi confirms Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's World Cup

India is set to host the Women's ODI World Cup from September 29 to October 26 later this year. However, the Pakistan team are not going to travel to India to play in the global event as they will play their matches at a neutral venue, decided by India and the ICC. Fatima Sana and Co. qualified for the Women's ODI World Cup with five wins in as many matches in the Qualifiers.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, confirmed the stance after the Women in Green booked their tickets to the marquee event. This move from PCB is in line with the agreement that the India and Pakistan teams won't travel to their respective countries whenever they are hosting an ICC event. Team India decided not to go to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy earlier this year and played all their matches in Dubai. The Men in Blue went on to bag the coveted title.

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Naqvi said that they have no problems playing their matches at a neutral venue. He mentioned that it is important to adhere to the agreement that was made.

"Just like India didn't play in Pakistan in the Champions Trophy and were allowed to play at a neutral venue, whatever venue is decided, we will play. When there is an agreement, it has to be adhered to," Naqvi was quoted as saying by India TV.

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The 46-year-old praised the Pakistan team for their dominant run in the qualifiers. They won all five of their matches and became the first team to reach the tournament proper.

"The team showed how to take home advantage and play like a collective unit. I am happy that women's cricket is doing well now," Naqvi said while also confirming that the PCB will soon announce a special reward for the team.