ICC confirms Pakistan and India to play 2023 World Cup matches in Bangladesh

• PCB is exploring a hybrid model for ICC World Cup matches in India after India refused to play in Pakistan for Asia Cup.
• Talks are underway for a neutral venue for Pakistan matches during ICC World Cup, with Bangladesh likely to emerge as an option.
• India is considering UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka or England to host matches during Asia Cup 2023. 
• India-Pakistan matches are to be played at a neutral venue.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly exploring a hybrid model for the ICC World Cup scheduled in India from October to November this year. 

This comes after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) refused to travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup this year due to no clearance from their government. 

In response, the PCB has also resisted playing their World Cup matches in India this year, and talks have begun regarding a neutral venue for matches against Pakistan during the ICC World Cup. 

According to ESPNcricinfo, Bangladesh will likely emerge as a neutral venue for Pakistan.

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Talks have begun regarding a neutral venue for PPakistan’smatches during the ICC World Cup, with Bangladesh emerging as a likely option. 

The idea was brought up during board meetings in Dubai, where IIndia’sabsence in the Asia Cup and, consequently, PPakistan’sat the World Cup were discussed. 

While no formal discussions have occurred, the PCB has pointed out that IIndia’srefusal to play in Pakistan for the Asia Cup could impact the IICC’sChampions Trophy in 2025. 

It has also been reported that IIndia’smatches during the Asia Cup could be hosted by UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka, or even England, with the India-Pakistan matches set to be played at a neutral venue.