Pakistan are scheduled to play their World Cup games in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad.
Taking to micro-blogging site X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a formal statement, citing that it does not want to "mix sports with politics" and also expressed concerns over security which it will also convey to the International Cricket Council (ICC).
"Pakistan has consistently maintained that sports should not be mixed with politics. It has, therefore, decided to send its Cricket Team to India to participate in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Pakistan believes that the state of bilateral relations with India should not stand in the way of fulfilling its international sports-related obligations," the statement read.
"Pakistan's decision shows its constructive and responsible approach vis-à-vis India's intransigent attitude, as the latter had refused to send its Cricket Team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup."
"Pakistan, however, has deep concerns about the security of its Cricket Team. We are conveying these concerns to the International Cricket Council and the Indian authorities. We expect that full safety and security of Pakistan Cricket Team will be ensured during its visit to India," the press release concluded.
Pakistan are scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against Netherlands in Hyderabad on October 6.
As per the schedule released by the ICC on June 27, the high-profile India versus Pakistan clash will be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15.