Indian Blind Cricket Team Cleared to Compete in T20 World Cup in Pakistan Amid BCCI-PCB Dispute

The Indian Sports Ministry has cleared the Indian blind cricket team to participate in the upcoming Blind T20 World Cup in Pakistan, despite ongoing tensions between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over the ICC Champions Trophy.

The decision comes as a relief to the Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), which has been eagerly awaiting clearance to participate in the tournament. The Ministry have issued a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the CABI, allowing the Indian blind cricket team to compete in Pakistan from November 23 to December 3.

However, the tournament will take place in a tense environment, with escalating tensions between the BCCI and PCB. The Indian government has declined to send Rohit Sharma's team due to security concerns, while the PCB is reportedly considering withdrawing from the ICC Champions Trophy altogether.

"Tensions rise in Pakistan-India cricket ties

"The government advise[d] us not to play against India in any tournament till the issue settle[d]," a source quoted by Dawn.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been under pressure due to its refusal to send players for international tournaments. The PCB have reportedly proposed a hybrid model as a solution, which includes receiving full hosting fees and hosting majority of matches if they agree to proceed with the tournaments.

"The ICC has told the PCB that if it decide[d] to go ahead with the hosting of mega event on Hybrid Model it would get its full hosting fees and majority of match," PTI quoted a source as saying.

In related news, the Pakistani government has reportedly advised the PCB to approach their authorities for approval before proceeding with international matches.

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