After Pahalgam Attack, Pakistan Cricketer Says ‘Not Interested’ in Playing in India; ODI World Cup Venue in Question
Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, tensions between India and Pakistan have once again spilled into the world of cricket. Pakistan women’s cricket opener Gull Feroza has openly stated that her team is “not interested” in playing matches in India during the upcoming ODI World Cup. Speaking to PakPassion, Feroza hinted that Pakistan hopes the tournament will be staged in neutral venues like Sri Lanka or Dubai, citing their preference for familiar Asian conditions. “We are not playing in India. This is clear,” she emphasized. The BCCI remains the official host for the Women’s ODI World Cup, scheduled for September-October. However, with the ICC already permitting hybrid models for India-Pakistan matches in recent tournaments, a neutral venue could be used once again for clashes involving the two nations. The situation has intensified after the deadly Pahalgam attack, which left 26 civilians dead. Cricketing ties between India and Pakistan remain limited to ICC and ACC tournaments, as bilateral series have been suspended for years. Former India captain Sourav Ganguly also suggested ending all cricketing relations with Pakistan, although no final decision has been taken by the BCCI yet. Source: Mint