In a significant development, the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, Mr. Zaka Ashraf, has announced that he will travel to India to witness Pakistan’s much-anticipated fixture against India in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, October 14, 2023.
Mr. Ashraf’s decision to travel to India comes following the confirmation that Pakistani media personnel have been granted the green light to submit their passports for obtaining Indian visas to cover the World Cup. This decision will enable Pakistani journalists to provide comprehensive coverage of the event, bringing the latest updates and insights to cricket fans worldwide.
Expressing his thoughts on the matter, Zaka Ashraf stated, “I have delayed my travel to India, and I am traveling 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.”
Zaka Ashraf continued, “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.”
His visit to India is not only symbolic but also aims to motivate and boost the morale of the Pakistani cricket team ahead of the high-stakes clash against India. He emphasized, “I am traveling 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 this development, Mr. Ashraf’s presence in Ahmedabad is anticipated to provide a strong show of support for the Pakistani team as they gear up for one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the tournament. Cricket enthusiasts on both sides of the border are eagerly awaiting the clash between these two arch-rivals, and Mr. Ashraf’s visit is expected to add an extra layer of excitement to this historic encounter.
