New Delhi: Due to ongoing diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided that its womens cricket team will not travel to India for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup. Instead Pakistans matches will be played at a neutral venue in accordance with a previously agreed-upon hybrid model. This model was established following a similar situation where India refused to send its team to Pakistan for the recent ICC Champions Trophy resulting in matches being held in Dubai. Just like India didnt play in Pakistan in the Champions Trophy and were allowed to play at a neutral venue whatever venue is decided we will play. When there is an agreement it has to be adhered to he said. The Pakistan Cricket Board chairman stated that the selection of a neutral venue for the tournament will be determined by India and the International Cricket Council given their roles as hosts. India will host the upcoming tournament running from September 29th to October 26th. Australia is the reigning champion. Naqvi commended the Pakistan womens cricket teams strong World Cup qualifying performance. Pakistan secured a perfect record in the Lahore qualifiers winning all five matches against Ireland Scotland the West Indies Thailand and Bangladesh. This victory guarantees their place in the main tournament joining already-qualified teams India England New Zealand Australia South Africa and Sri Lanka. The team showed how to take home advantage and play like a collective unit. I am happy that womens cricket is doing well now” he said. A special reward will be given to the womens team by the PCB to acknowledge their exceptional performance. Naqvi expressed satisfaction with the PCBs successful hosting of another ICC event following the Champions Trophy.