With India refusing to travel to Pakistan for the Chamions Cup , the PCB has fired back—Chairman Mohsin Naqvi declared that Pakistan’s women’s team won’t travel to India for the ICC Women’s World Cup unless a neutral venue is agreed upon.
“The ball is in India’s court,” Naqvi told reporters on Saturday, firmly stating that no agreement means no tour. “India is the host, they have to decide where the matches will be played. Once an agreement is made, we’ll honour it.”
Naqvi also underscored the importance of unity in both men’s and women’s teams. “Teams win consistently when they play as one unit,” he said, and assured that the women’s team would be rewarded for their recent performances, calling it “their right.”
Coaching Calls & Rizwan’s Remark
On the coaching front, Naqvi revealed that the long-term setup will be finalized next week. For now, Aqib Javed continues as interim coach.
When asked about Mohammad Rizwan’s “no authority” comment, Naqvi refused to be drawn into controversy: “I will not comment on this.” However, he hinted at upcoming strategic changes, particularly in the women’s setup.
Green Dominance in Lahore
Meanwhile, the Pakistan women’s team completed a flawless campaign in Lahore, crushing Bangladesh by 7 wickets to finish the World Cup qualifiers unbeaten.
Muneeba Ali (69) and Aaliya Riaz (52*) led the charge as Pakistan chased down 179 with ease. Earlier, Bangladesh posted 178/9, with Sadia Iqbal (3 wickets), Fatima Sana, and Diana Baig (2 each) leading the bowling attack.