The Pakistan cricket team has stirred up controversy by refusing to travel to Mumbai for the highly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup scheduled in India. The decision, which has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, was recently conveyed to the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Safety Concerns Plague Mumbai as PCB Takes a Stand

Sources with inside knowledge reveal that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has vehemently expressed concerns over the safety and security of their players in Mumbai. These concerns have prompted the team to take a firm stand against traveling to the bustling metropolis.

Kolkata vs Mumbai: A Clash of Rivalry for Semifinal Showdown

Adding fuel to the fire, the PCB has proposed a dramatic twist in the event of a potential semifinal match between arch-rivals Pakistan and India. While Kolkata and Mumbai have been designated as the venues for the 2024 World Cup semifinals, the PCB insists that if the two teams clash in this pivotal encounter, the match should be held in Kolkata instead of in Mumbai.

As the cricketing world awaits the official announcement of the ICC World Cup schedule, tensions continue to rise. Sources speculate that three of Pakistan's matches are likely to be scheduled in Kolkata, while the high-voltage group stage match between Pakistan and India is anticipated to unfold in the cricketing cauldron of Ahmedabad.