World Cup 2023: PCB Chief Zaka Ashraf to travel to India ahead of IND vs PAK clash

Ashraf made the decision to travel to India after it was confirmed that the media personnel were given the go-ahead to submit their passports for an Indian visa to cover the ICC World Cup 2023.

Published : Oct 11, 2023 15:15 IST - 1 MIN READ

FILE PHOTO: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairperson Zaka Ashraf during PCB Gala dinner at Governor’s House, in Lahore, Pakistan.
FILE PHOTO: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairperson Zaka Ashraf during PCB Gala dinner at Governor’s House, in Lahore, Pakistan. | Photo Credit: PTI
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FILE PHOTO: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairperson Zaka Ashraf during PCB Gala dinner at Governor’s House, in Lahore, Pakistan. | Photo Credit: PTI

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Managing Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf will travel to India tomorrow to witness the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan on Saturday, the PCB said via a release on Wednesday.

Ashraf made the decision to travel to India after it was confirmed that the media personnel were given the go-ahead to submit their passports for an Indian visa to cover the ICC World Cup 2023.

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“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,” Ashraf said.

“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.”

“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,” he added.

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