Pakistan Won't Play in Dharamsala | ICC World Cup 2016 :
Hey cricket lovers this time in ICC World Cup 2016 we are going to miss the most interesting match that was to be played in Dharmasala between India and Pakistan.
According to reports in the Pakistan media late on Tuesday,the country's security team sent to Dharamsala suggested that despite assurances suggested by Indian Government on the cricket team's security,the Himachal Pradesh's state administration lacks quick response facilities which may endanger lives and property of Pakistan Squads.
The PCB has thus delayed the departure of womens's and men's teams to India for the World Cup 2016.
The iconic India-Pakistan match in ICC World twenty20 2016 has been shifted to Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Originally the match was allotted to HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala but due to some political issues and security concerns from PCB, BCCI forced to re-allocate the 19th March India vs Pakistan game and it will now be played in Kolkata.
Pakistan will play two practice matches in Kolkata before the start of championship that are against West Bengal team and title defending champion Sri Lanka.Men in Green were about to arrive in Kolkata on Tuesday but PCB stopped the team and sent three people panel who looked out at the security in Dharamsala. They reported that securities were not upto the mark and Pakistan Men’s and Women’s teams won’t be safe to play.
The iconic India-Pakistan match in ICC World twenty20 2016 has been shifted to Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Originally the match was allotted to HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala but due to some political issues and security concerns from PCB, BCCI forced to re-allocate the 19th March India vs Pakistan game and it will now be played in Kolkata.
Pakistan will play two practice matches in Kolkata before the start of championship that are against West Bengal team and title defending champion Sri Lanka.Men in Green were about to arrive in Kolkata on Tuesday but PCB stopped the team and sent three people panel who looked out at the security in Dharamsala. They reported that securities were not upto the mark and Pakistan Men’s and Women’s teams won’t be safe to play.
The final decision on team's departure will be taken after a formal go ahead by the Interior Ministry.
However those cricket fans who have purchased the tickets for this biggest game, will have options to either get full refund or have opportunity to exchange tickets.
However those cricket fans who have purchased the tickets for this biggest game, will have options to either get full refund or have opportunity to exchange tickets.
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