Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Zaka Ashraf is all set to attend the much-awaited clash of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad.
On Wednesday, October 11, Ashraf confirmed that he is traveling to Ahmedabad on Thursday, to watch the India-Pakistan match to be held at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14.
He confirmed his travel to India after Pakistani media professionals were given the go-ahead to submit their passports to obtain visas to cover the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. It is being said that 60 Pakistani journalists have sought visas for the CWC 2023.
Zaka Ashraf said in a PCB press release: “I have delayed my travel to India, and I am travelling tomorrow after receiving confirmation that Pakistan's journalists have been asked to submit their passports to obtain visas to cover the mega-event. I am happy that my conversation with the foreign office helped in achieving a positive development regarding the visa delay.”
Meanwhile, the PCB chief was also happy with the Pakistan team’s performance so far in the 2023 World Cup. Notably, Pakistan has won both of their first two matches against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. Now, Ashraf wants Babar Azam and his team to continue to play fearless cricket against India.
Ashraf noted, “I am extremely pleased with the way the players have performed so far in the World Cup, winning both matches. The PCB management committee and the entire nation stand firmly behind the players for a successful campaign in the ongoing World Cup.”
He signed off by saying, “I am travelling to India to motivate the team, and my message to them before the India contest will be to play fearlessly as they have been playing throughout the event.”
(With PTI inputs)
