'Ye drama kab khatam hoga yaar' - Fans react to Pakistan likely to boycott the 50-over World Cup

Pakistan Cricket Team is reportedly willing to boycott the upcoming ODI World Cup in India if the Indian cricket team continues with its stance of not traveling to Pakistan.

Both the Indian Cricket Board and Pakistan Cricket Board have failed to reach a middle ground on this issue. Apparently, the PCB wants the Men In Blue to visit Pakistan for the continental cup. On the other hand, the Indian team can't do so as they are unlikely to get permission for the same.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has the hosting rights for the ODI-format Asia Cup in 2023. However, the Indian Cricket Board secretary Jay Shah, who also happens to be the ACC chairman, made it obvious that the Indian cricket team is not going to Pakistan last year.

The PCB has suggested hosting the Asia Cup using a "hybrid model," in which Pakistan plays its matches at home while India competes at a neutral site, most likely Dubai.

As with the 2018 and 2022 tournaments, which India and Sri Lanka hosted, it is recognized that the Indian Cricket Board desires the entire tournament moved to the UAE, which has a total of three venues in Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.

It is understood that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) supported the Indian Cricket Board during the informal conversation amongst ACC members regarding holding the tournament at a neutral site.

According to an ACC insider, the Indian squad was invited and promised the highest level of security and the best accommodation in the last official letter conversation between the PCB, ACC, and the Indian Cricket Board.

Narendra Modi Stadium set to host Pakistan in ODI World Cup 2023

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is now the front-runner to host a thrilling India vs. Pakistan match during the next Cricket World Cup 2023, according to a report. According to the report, Pakistan would likely play most of its games in Bengaluru and Chennai for security reasons, if the present issue is solved. Pakistan's matches may possibly be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Bangladesh, on the contrary, will play the majority of its fixtures in Kolkata as well as Guwahati. The supporters from the nearby country will travel less because of this.

This is how Twitter reacted

Unnecessary politics from both sides

If Pakistan is deemed safe after an inspection by the Indian security contingent then india should travel to Pakistan and vice Versa for Pakistan



This whole episode is just creating unnecessary hatred for each other 😢

— Rabin SK (@RABINSK) May 4, 2023

Good decision stay where you are

— AngryMan (@HonesttCricFan) May 4, 2023

Pakistan will do what BCCI wants at the End, inbetween all is drama and PR stunts.

— Bnf option (@ssf_7_) May 4, 2023

Good for @TheRealPCB no one has to speak English after or before the game

— Hem (@HemLasvegas) May 4, 2023

Ransom.... Good decision please stick to your decision.....

— Naveen Arora (@dandanaveen96) May 5, 2023

Good luck 👍 please mat aaana thank you

— ANUJ THAKKUR (@ThakkurAnuj) May 5, 2023

Dekh le bhai ct25 chali jayegi tumse

— Ayush Chauhan (@AyushCh96342129) May 4, 2023

Ek bar decide kar lo.. aana hai ki nahin ?

— Sahil (@InsightEdge_) May 5, 2023

Babar will remain Zimbabar only then.

— Nirmal Jyothi (@majornirmal) May 4, 2023

Saale kabhi bolte h ki khelne ge. Kabhi bolte h ki boycott karenge.

Abe pahle decided kr lo. pic.twitter.com/ZuCnL6yiJv

— BETA 93K (@belowthebelt56) May 5, 2023