At least 26 innocent civilians were killed in a terror attack on Tuesday (April 22) at the Bisaran meadow in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pahalgam" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pahalgam</a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jammu-and-kashmir" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jammu and Kashmir</a>.
The Indian government replied robustly, stopping the Indus Water Treaty, downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan, recalling the Indian officials from Islamabad and closing the Attari border functioning. The Indian Prime Minister, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/narendra-modi">Narendra Modi</a>, also addressed a public rally in Bihar, saying that India will identify, track and punish every terror outfit behind this 'henious' attack.
The impact of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pahalgam-terror-attack">Pahalgam terror attack</a> is being seen on the cricket pitch as well.&nbsp;
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There have been speculations that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india">Board of Control for Cricket in India</a> (BCCI) could pen a letter to the ICC, such that India and Pakistan are not grouped together in one group in future international tournaments (such as World Cup and the Champions Trophy). A report by Cricbuzz, however, refuted the argument.
There is no big men's ICC event planned for this year. However, the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup is set to be hosted in India in September-October.
<h2>'We are not playing in India. This is clear'</h2>
Pakistan have qualified for the mega event and according to previous agreements, it will host its matches at a neutral venue. In the middle of all this, Pakistan women's cricket team opener Gull Feroza, who was a member of the team which played in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, made a shocking comment. "We know this much that we will play in Asian conditions and we are not playing in India. This is clear. Neither are we interested in playing in India," she was quoted saying to PakPassion.
"So, wherever it is played - hopefully in Sri Lanka or Dubai - those conditions are similar to the ones you get in Asia. The Qualifiers were at home, and the staff prepared tracks accordingly. Wherever the World Cup games are played, the conditions will be similar to those we have at home. So, our preparation will be according to that, and we are ready for that," she further added.
The BCCI has also made it absolutely clear that they will follow the government's guidelines regarding playing cricket with India.
Mr. Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI said, &ldquo;The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. &nbsp;In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy.&rdquo;
"We are with the victims and we condemn it. Whatever our government will say, we will do. We don't play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government stand. And we will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward. But when it comes to ICC event, we play due to ICC engagement. ICC is also aware whatever is happening they will to it (sic)," Rajeev Shukla, BCCI vice-president, was quoted saying to Sports Tak.

India News, Sports, South Asia, Pakistan: As per reports, the BCCI might write to the ICC, so that India and Pakistan are not in the same group in future global events

At least 26 innocent civilians were killed in a terror attack on Tuesday (April 22) at the Bisaran meadow in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian government replied robustly, stopping the Indus Water Treaty, downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan, recalling the Indian officials from Islamabad and closing the Attari border functioning. The Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, also addressed a public rally in Bihar, saying that India will identify, track and punish every terror outfit behind this 'henious' attack. The impact of the Pahalgam terror attack is being seen on the cricket pitch as well. Also Read: Long jumper Shaili Singh breaks Anju Bobby George's 23-year-old Federation Cup record There have been speculations that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) could pen a letter to the ICC, such that India and Pakistan are not grouped together in one group in future international tournaments (such as World Cup and the Champions Trophy). A report by Cricbuzz, however, refuted the argument. There is no big men's ICC event planned for this year. However, the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup is set to be hosted in India in September-October. 'We are not playing in India. This is clear' Pakistan have qualified for the mega event and according to previous agreements, it will host its matches at a neutral venue. In the middle of all this, Pakistan women's cricket team opener Gull Feroza, who was a member of the team which played in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier, made a shocking comment. "We know this much that we will play in Asian conditions and we are not playing in India. This is clear. Neither are we interested in playing in India," she was quoted saying to PakPassion. "So, wherever it is played - hopefully in Sri Lanka or Dubai - those conditions are similar to the ones you get in Asia. The Qualifiers were at home, and the staff prepared tracks accordingly. Wherever the World Cup games are played, the conditions will be similar to those we have at home. So, our preparation will be according to that, and we are ready for that," she further added. The BCCI has also made it absolutely clear that they will follow the government's guidelines regarding playing cricket with India. Mr. Devajit Saikia, Honorary Secretary, BCCI said, “The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy.” "We are with the victims and we condemn it. Whatever our government will say, we will do. We don't play with Pakistan in bilateral series because of the government stand. And we will not play with Pakistan in bilaterals going forward. But when it comes to ICC event, we play due to ICC engagement. ICC is also aware whatever is happening they will to it (sic)," Rajeev Shukla, BCCI vice-president, was quoted saying to Sports Tak.

Pahalgam terror attack: Pakistan women's cricket player says, 'We are not interested in playing in India'

In a significant development, Pakistan women's cricket team players and management are lobbying for Dubai as their neutral venue for the upcoming ICC 2025 Women's ODI World Cup later this year.
"Pakistan women's team will love to play their matches in Dubai as they have more experience of playing in the United Arab Emirates, which had been Pakistan's venue during their isolation period between 2010-2020," a senior PCB official was quoted saying to www.telecomasia.net.
While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/pakistan-cricket-board">Pakistan Cricket Board</a> (PCB) has opted for Dubai as the neutral venue due to its proximity, the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/board-of-control-for-cricket-in-india">Board of Control for Cricket in India</a> (BCCI) is likely to opt for Sri Lanka due to accessibility.
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On Saturday (April 19), PCB chairman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohsin-naqvi">Mohsin Naqvi</a> categorically said that the women's team will not tour India for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 as per the 'fusion formula' accepted ahead of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025.
"As per the arrangements before the Champions Trophy, our women's team will also not tour India, and the choice of the neutral venue is with the hosts India," Naqvi had said.
As per the formula, India and Pakistan will not tour each other for any ICC event until the cycle of tournament ends in 2027 and play at a neutral venue due to political tensions between the two neighbours.
<h2>Pak Women's cricket team flourishes under Waseem</h2>
Meanwhile, Pakistan women's team have showed phenomenal improvement under head coach Mohammad Waseem who worked hard despite not getting his contract finalised for eight months.
They won all five games, beating the more formidable West Indies and Bangladesh on their way to the qualification.&nbsp;Pakistan women did not qualify for the first five editions of the Women's ODI World Cup. When they qualified for the first time, they finished 11th and last. They again failed to qualify for the next two editions.
They had their best finish to date in the 2009 World Cup held in Australia when they were fifth amongst eight teams, qualifying for the Super Six where they came good against the West Indies.

Cricket, Sports: The Pakistan Women's cricket team won all five games, beating the more formidable West Indies and Bangladesh on their way to the qualification

In a significant development, Pakistan women's cricket team players and management are lobbying for Dubai as their neutral venue for the upcoming ICC 2025 Women's ODI World Cup later this year. "Pakistan women's team will love to play their matches in Dubai as they have more experience of playing in the United Arab Emirates, which had been Pakistan's venue during their isolation period between 2010-2020," a senior PCB official was quoted saying to www.telecomasia.net. While Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted for Dubai as the neutral venue due to its proximity, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to opt for Sri Lanka due to accessibility. Also Read: Thomas Rohler, Anderson Peters, Julius Yego among other top stars set to compete at Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025 On Saturday (April 19), PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi categorically said that the women's team will not tour India for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 as per the 'fusion formula' accepted ahead of the Men's Champions Trophy 2025. "As per the arrangements before the Champions Trophy, our women's team will also not tour India, and the choice of the neutral venue is with the hosts India," Naqvi had said. As per the formula, India and Pakistan will not tour each other for any ICC event until the cycle of tournament ends in 2027 and play at a neutral venue due to political tensions between the two neighbours. Pak Women's cricket team flourishes under Waseem Meanwhile, Pakistan women's team have showed phenomenal improvement under head coach Mohammad Waseem who worked hard despite not getting his contract finalised for eight months. They won all five games, beating the more formidable West Indies and Bangladesh on their way to the qualification. Pakistan women did not qualify for the first five editions of the Women's ODI World Cup. When they qualified for the first time, they finished 11th and last. They again failed to qualify for the next two editions. They had their best finish to date in the 2009 World Cup held in Australia when they were fifth amongst eight teams, qualifying for the Super Six where they came good against the West Indies.

Pakistan Women’s team favours Dubai as neutral venue for 2025 ODI World Cup

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/india-pakistan" rel="dofollow">India-Pakistan</a> cricket dispute is back in the headlines. After a tiring two and fro during the first showpiece event of the year &ndash; the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/champions-trophy" rel="dofollow">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a> in Pakistan, where the BCCI denied sending its team across the border for the eight-team tournament due to security concerns, forcing the PCB to adopt the hybrid model and ensuring India&rsquo;s participation, the PCB has done the same this time.
A couple of days after the Pakistan Women&rsquo;s Cricket Team qualified for the 2025 Women&rsquo;s ODI World Cup scheduled in India later this year, the PCB boss, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohsin-naqvi" rel="dofollow">Mohsin Naqvi</a>, said that the women&rsquo;s team will not travel across the border to participate in the tournament.
Speaking in Lahore, as reported by WION&rsquo;s Anas Mallick, Naqvi said the ball is now in India&rsquo;s court to pick a neutral venue for this tournament, as the PCB did during the Champions Trophy by opting for Dubai as Team India&rsquo;s venue, as part of the deal cracked between both boards ahead of CT 2025.
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<h2>What was the deal?</h2>
BCCI&rsquo;s refusal to send its team across the border and later pursuit of the ICC to convince the tournament&rsquo;s host board (PCB) to accept the hybrid model had to come with its sets of cons, including how PCB agreed to include a neutral venue for India, the BCCI will also have to do the same in their turn. As a result, Naqvi stated that Pakistan's denial of travelling to India for the 2025 Women&rsquo;s ODI World Cup is part of the written agreement between both boards.
Even an earlier ICC statement read, &ldquo;India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue.&rdquo;
<h3>Pakistan qualify for the 2025 Women&rsquo;s ODI WC</h3>
Pakistan beat Thailand by 87 runs on Thursday (Apr 17) to seal their 2025 Women&rsquo;s ODI World Cup qualification.&nbsp;
Against the Asian minnows, Pakistan posted a fighting 205/6 in 50 overs, thanks to fifties by Sidra Amin and skipper Fatima Sana. However, a solid bowling effort led by their captain, who returned with three wickets, helped Pakistan dismiss Thailand for just 118.&nbsp;
Even on Saturday, the Pakistan Women&rsquo;s Team beat Bangladesh by seven wickets.&nbsp;

Days after Pakistan qualified for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup scheduled in India, Naqvi said that the women’s team will not travel across the border. Sports, Cricket

The India-Pakistan cricket dispute is back in the headlines. After a tiring two and fro during the first showpiece event of the year – the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan, where the BCCI denied sending its team across the border for the eight-team tournament due to security concerns, forcing the PCB to adopt the hybrid model and ensuring India’s participation, the PCB has done the same this time. A couple of days after the Pakistan Women’s Cricket Team qualified for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup scheduled in India later this year, the PCB boss, Mohsin Naqvi, said that the women’s team will not travel across the border to participate in the tournament. Speaking in Lahore, as reported by WION’s Anas Mallick, Naqvi said the ball is now in India’s court to pick a neutral venue for this tournament, as the PCB did during the Champions Trophy by opting for Dubai as Team India’s venue, as part of the deal cracked between both boards ahead of CT 2025. Also read | Abhishek Nayar finds solace in IPL 2025 return after BCCI cuts short contract What was the deal? BCCI’s refusal to send its team across the border and later pursuit of the ICC to convince the tournament’s host board (PCB) to accept the hybrid model had to come with its sets of cons, including how PCB agreed to include a neutral venue for India, the BCCI will also have to do the same in their turn. As a result, Naqvi stated that Pakistan's denial of travelling to India for the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup is part of the written agreement between both boards. Even an earlier ICC statement read, “India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue.” Pakistan qualify for the 2025 Women’s ODI WC Pakistan beat Thailand by 87 runs on Thursday (Apr 17) to seal their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup qualification. Against the Asian minnows, Pakistan posted a fighting 205/6 in 50 overs, thanks to fifties by Sidra Amin and skipper Fatima Sana. However, a solid bowling effort led by their captain, who returned with three wickets, helped Pakistan dismiss Thailand for just 118. Even on Saturday, the Pakistan Women’s Team beat Bangladesh by seven wickets.

Pakistan will not travel to India for 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup: PCB’s Mohsin Naqvi