ISLAMABAD: Amid reports of terror threats to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Pakistan has called upon India to provide security to the national team during the ICC World Cup 2023.
The statement came after Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch was asked to comment on visa delays for Pakistani fans and journalists and media reports regarding terror threats during a weekly press briefing in the federal capital on Thursday.
The Indian government hasn’t granted visas to media persons even though they had applied for it much ahead of the mega tournament.
“The host country should provide protection to our cricket team in the ICC World Cup 2023,” she said, adding that it is the responsibility of the Indian government to create a favourable environment.
Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that they are in touch with Indian authorities and hoped that the visas would be issued soon. “As the host, India should not hinder Pakistani fans from watching the World Cup,” she said.
Meanwhile, the authorities are on high alert amid a terror threat pertaining to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi stadium.
The mega event commenced today with the match between England and New Zealand at the very stadium.
The ICC World Cup 2023 will take place in India with 10 teams fighting for the title across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19.
The tournament will be played in a round-robin format with all teams playing against each other for a total of 45 league matches.
