Mohsin Naqvi says Pakistan women’s team won’t travel to India for World Cup 2025

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi clarified that the women’s national cricket team would not visit India for the 2025 Women’s World Cup, slated to be played later this year.

Just after Pakistan’s women’s cricket team wrapped up their ICC Women’s World Cup qualifier campaign unbeaten with a strong seven-wicket win over Bangladesh, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi visited the Lahore City Cricket Association Ground to praise the team’s performance.

Speaking to reporters, Naqvi made it clear that Pakistan’s women’s team will not travel to India for the World Cup. He referred to the “Fusion Formula,” which was agreed upon before the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy, and said that the same rule applies here.

“Pakistan will not go to India. That decision has already been made,” Naqvi stated.

When asked about the possibility of a neutral venue for Pakistan’s matches, he said it’s up to the host country to decide but reiterated that the team will not play in India.

Pakistan secured their World Cup spot earlier with an 87-run win over Thailand and capped off a flawless run in the qualifiers by defeating Bangladesh convincingly.

Commenting on the Fatima Sana-led side’s performance, Naqvi termed it the outcome of unity and shared that they will be rewarded for their brilliance.

“When a team is gelled in and plays like a unit, it produces such results. They will definitely be rewarded. They deserve it,” Naqvi stated.