Pakistan is reportedly preparing to send a security delegation to India for a comprehensive inspection of the venues ahead of this year’s World Cup. The delegation’s primary task will be to review the security arrangements and assess the suitability of the designated venues for Pakistan’s matches.

According to Geo News report, the security delegation will make the trip to India after consulting with the Indian Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The itinerary includes visits to several Indian cities, including Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad, contingent on the election of a new chairman by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

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An official source within the Inter-Provincial Coordination (Sports) Ministry stated, “The security delegation will go with representation from the PCB to inspect the venues where Pakistan will play and also the security and other arrangements made for them in the World Cup.”

This move comes as part of the standard protocol followed by the cricket board to seek permission from the government before any tour to India. The government typically sends a delegation to inspect the conditions and ensure the safety of the players, officials, fans, and media involved.

During their visit, the delegation will interact with Indian officials, discussing and inspecting the security arrangements and other logistics that will impact the Pakistani contingent during the tournament. The findings of the delegation will be shared with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), should any concerns arise.

Pakistan Match Dates, Timing and Venues

Oct 06, Fri	Pakistan vs TBC, Match 2	4:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Oct 12, Thu	Pakistan vs TBC, Match 9	4:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
Oct 15, Sun	India vs Pakistan, Match 13	4:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
Oct 20, Fri	Pakistan vs Australia, Match 18	4:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Oct 23, Mon	Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Match 22	4:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Oct 27, Fri	Pakistan vs South Africa, Match 26	4:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Oct 31, Tue	Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Match 31	4:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Nov 04, Sat	Pakistan vs New Zealand, Match 35	1am EST \| 5am GMT \| 10:30am Local M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Nov 12, Sun	Pakistan vs England, Match 45	3:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Nov 15, Wed	TBC vs TBC, 1st Semi-Final (1st v 4th)	3:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Nov 16, Thu	TBC vs TBC, 2nd Semi-Final (2nd v 3rd)	3:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Nov 19, Sun	TBC vs TBC, Final	3:30am EST \| 8:30am GMT \| 2pm Local Narendra Modi Stadium A Ground, Ahmedabad