Should the PCB pull out of the match against India in the Women’s World Cup later this year?

[msb314]

So here we are today where India-Pakistan bilateral relations (or lack of..) is impending sporting ties.

Indian Govt is increasingly under pressure to pull out of the Asia Cup but if they choose to make that decision.. should PCB pull out of the 2025 Women's WC game against India in Colombo?

To be clear… I am not in favor of this decision given the Legal and Financial Implications in pulling out of an ICC game. However, the precedent was set way back in the 2003 WC by England and NZ. This will also go against the agreement signed back in February… But the question is has the calculus of cricketing relations now changed after Operation Sindoor?

Is a drastic step needed by PCB for the remainder of 2025?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

PCB stance is fine, no reason to pull out, if India wants to pull out it can.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Let them pull out

 

[msb314]

PCB stance is fine, no reason to pull out, if India wants to pull out it can.

Care to elaborate?

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Care to elaborate?

We are ready to play, no issues at our end.

 

[HalBass9]

No!

 

[sweep_shot]

I think pulling out is not a good idea because Pakistan can lose valuable points.

Current strategy is good. Don't play India in India but remain open to play in neutral venues.

 

[Hellion]

Yes. It's a good time to pull out. PAK womens team is absolutely useless. They'll get smashed by the Indian team in ODIs.

Right time to take the moral high ground and avoid the humiliation

 

[mominsaigol]

Yes. It's a good time to pull out. PAK womens team is absolutely useless. They'll get smashed by the Indian team in ODIs.

Right time to take the moral high ground and avoid the humiliation

Lol, now you guys are talking about women cricket despite indian posters crying like lunatics and claiming to not care about it when I claimed Aussie women cricket team is the most dominant cricket team in sports history

Hypocrites

 

[Bhaijaan]

Frankly, I’d be surprised if this actually happens. The general consensus even among many Pakistanis is that their team will play India anytime, anywhere, simply because these matches are a financial lifeline.

Let’s be honest, if someone like Akshay Kumar offered a few of their players money to dance at a private party in Mumbai, some of them would probably show up without hesitation.

Despite all the backlash and humiliation, Pakistani YouTubers are back to covering Indian cricket because that’s where the views (and money) are.

So the truth is, there’s very little sense of genuine nationalism in Pakistanis. Firstly they know they’re on the wrong side clearly and secondly they know the financial implications of not having cricketing ties with India.

When it comes to India, outrage is often just posturing for the camera, not the country. Even a lot of the Pakistani posters here who show a lot of fake bravado would sell themselves for money so it’s not like the Cricketers are any worse.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Frankly, I’d be surprised if this actually happens. The general consensus even among many Pakistanis is that their team will play India anytime, anywhere, simply because these matches are a financial lifeline.

Let’s be honest, if someone like Akshay Kumar offered a few of their players money to dance at a private party in Mumbai, some of them would probably show up without hesitation.

Despite all the backlash and humiliation, Pakistani YouTubers are back to covering Indian cricket because that’s where the views (and money) are.

So the truth is, there’s very little sense of genuine nationalism in Pakistanis. Firstly they know they’re on the wrong side clearly and secondly they know the financial implications of not having cricketing ties with India.

When it comes to India, outrage is often just posturing for the camera, not the country. Even a lot of the Pakistani posters here who show a lot of fake bravado would sell themselves for money so it’s not like the Cricketers are any worse.

Pakistanis are not hatred Filled like Indians
Despite India trying to Isolate Pakistan at Global level by running furious smear campaigns which include boycott of Cricket ( Selective only ) , It has not worked. Pakistan’s Relations have only gotten better with rest of the world

Indians can scream at top of their lungs and tell the world Pak is a terrorist state , no one cares. Pakistan is out of FATf black list already .. Europe has given huge concessions in trade , USA is giving us trade deals. Not a single country condemned or shamed Pak after Phalgham attack and your opposition leader questioned that

Indians over estimate their global Relevance , and Cricket is the only thing they can get back at Pakistan a sport of 5-6 countries where India has established some hegemony which will also not last very long

 

[mominsaigol]

Frankly, I’d be surprised if this actually happens. The general consensus even among many Pakistanis is that their team will play India anytime, anywhere, simply because these matches are a financial lifeline.

Let’s be honest, if someone like Akshay Kumar offered a few of their players money to dance at a private party in Mumbai, some of them would probably show up without hesitation.

Despite all the backlash and humiliation, Pakistani YouTubers are back to covering Indian cricket because that’s where the views (and money) are.

So the truth is, there’s very little sense of genuine nationalism in Pakistanis. Firstly they know they’re on the wrong side clearly and secondly they know the financial implications of not having cricketing ties with India.

When it comes to India, outrage is often just posturing for the camera, not the country. Even a lot of the Pakistani posters here who show a lot of fake bravado would sell themselves for money so it’s not like the Cricketers are any worse.

Why would I sell myself for Money when I'm already in a multi million dollar family? . Bruh what?

 

[emranabbas]

So here we are today where India-Pakistan bilateral relations (or lack of..) is impending sporting ties.

Indian Govt is increasingly under pressure to pull out of the Asia Cup but if they choose to make that decision.. should PCB pull out of the 2025 Women's WC game against India in Colombo?

To be clear… I am not in favor of this decision given the Legal and Financial Implications in pulling out of an ICC game. However, the precedent was set way back in the 2003 WC by England and NZ. This will also go against the agreement signed back in February… But the question is has the calculus of cricketing relations now changed after Operation Sindoor?

Is a drastic step needed by PCB for the remainder of 2025?

Why would the PCB pull out? Pakistan has always stood firm on settling matters on the battlefield and not on cricket ground.

In contrast, India's approach has been to chicken out from war, instead break cricketing ties, and resort to making anti-Pakistan Bollywood films.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Pakistanis are not hatred Filled like Indians
Despite India trying to Isolate Pakistan at Global level by running furious smear campaigns which include boycott of Cricket ( Selective only ) , It has not worked. Pakistan’s Relations have only gotten better with rest of the world

Indians can scream at top of their lungs and tell the world Pak is a terrorist state , no one cares. Pakistan is out of FATf black list already .. Europe has given huge concessions in trade , USA is giving us trade deals. Not a single country condemned or shamed Pak after Phalgham attack and your opposition leader questioned that

Indians over estimate their global Relevance , and Cricket is the only thing they can get back at Pakistan a sport of 5-6 countries where India has established some hegemony which will also not last very long

The common consensus in India is that a growing, stable, and genuinely democratic Pakistan is actually in India’s best interest.

Many of the longstanding issues between our nations stem from the unfortunate reality that Pakistan has never functioned as a normal nation-state. It remains one of the largest military-controlled entities in the world, where the people have been held hostage by a narrative manufactured by the military, one that casts India as an eternal enemy to justify its unchecked power. The country’s alliances with global powers have historically been transactional, designed to benefit a select few, the military establishment and a deeply corrupt political elite. A Pakistan with a strong economy, modern education system, rising incomes, and secure borders would naturally lead to a decline in radicalization. Fewer young people would be vulnerable to indoctrination in extremist madrassas or recruitment into terror networks. That makes your own citizens safer and by extension makes the region more stable. It reduces friction with India and allows both countries to pursue prosperity over hostility.

So no, don’t think for a second that Indians are jealous of Pakistan’s "success." If anything we want your people to break free from the grip of fear, propaganda, and regressive ideologies so that South Asia can move forward collectively.

As for the rest of your comment, it reads more like an insecure rant than a grounded argument. India doesn’t need to scream to assert its global relevance. Our voice is heard because it's backed by economic weight, democratic values, and strategic partnerships built over decades not fleeting aid or temporary concessions. Cricket is just a sport. If it stings that India has become a dominant force in it while your cricket board barely stays afloat without India—that’s something to reflect on, not lash out about. Your energy would be better spent building your nation than comparing it endlessly with a neighbour that has long moved on.

 

[Hellion]

Lol, now you guys are talking about women cricket despite indian posters crying like lunatics and claiming to not care about it when I claimed Aussie women cricket team is the most dominant cricket team in sports history

Hypocrites

I dont even remember any post by you about OZ women being dominant.

Then again, if I read all your rubbish posts devoid of anything meaningful , I'll turn into a zombie.

 

[emranabbas]

Frankly, I’d be surprised if this actually happens. The general consensus even among many Pakistanis is that their team will play India anytime, anywhere, simply because these matches are a financial lifeline.

Let’s be honest, if someone like Akshay Kumar offered a few of their players money to dance at a private party in Mumbai, some of them would probably show up without hesitation.

Despite all the backlash and humiliation, Pakistani YouTubers are back to covering Indian cricket because that’s where the views (and money) are.

So the truth is, there’s very little sense of genuine nationalism in Pakistanis. Firstly they know they’re on the wrong side clearly and secondly they know the financial implications of not having cricketing ties with India.

When it comes to India, outrage is often just posturing for the camera, not the country. Even a lot of the Pakistani posters here who show a lot of fake bravado would sell themselves for money so it’s not like the Cricketers are any worse.

Financial or not why would Pakistan cut ties with india its not pakistan who lost lives on 26/11 or at Pahalgam so the onus is on india to cut all ties but where is india's ghairat? You still play us in Asia Cups and world cups like beshram people and don't play in meaningless tournaments so its india that are selective and chasing Financial gains

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Financial or not why would Pakistan cut ties with india its not pakistan who lost lives on 26/11 or at Pahalgam so the onus is on india to cut all ties but where is india's ghairat? You still play us in Asia Cups and world cups like beshram people and don't play in meaningless tournaments so its india that are selective and chasing Financial gains

This is the crux of the matter, and Indians have been doing hokie kokie around this issue for years. Sometimes pretend that alleged terrorism is the reason, sometimes security, sometimes there is no issues.

Now when they have no other card left but to jump into this hole they dug themselves they are pretending to worry about the finances of the PCB.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

The common consensus in India is that a growing, stable, and genuinely democratic Pakistan is actually in India’s best interest.

The Common Consensus in Modi’s Hindutva Regime is that Pakistan Should not Exist in first Place. And its long term goal is to Eradicate state Named “ Pakistan “

A Pakistan with a strong economy, modern education system, rising incomes, and secure borders would naturally lead to a decline in radicalization. Fewer young people would be vulnerable to indoctrination in extremist madrassas or recruitment into terror networks. That makes your own citizens safer and by extension makes the region more stable. It reduces friction with India and allows both countries to pursue prosperity over hostility.

First India Needs to Check its own Radicalization in form Extremist Right wing Party like BJP which has unchecked power and Great control over media so much that opposition alliance that has 40% Indian votes are openly called Traitors and Pakistan Sympathizers which should not be a bad thing in your eyes

So no, don’t think for a second that Indians are jealous of Pakistan’s "success." If anything we want your people to break free from the grip of fear, propaganda, and regressive ideologies so that South Asia can move forward collectively.

I never Said that. India had official policy to globally Isolate Pakistan , Which has nt worked , and you should admit that because its true

As for the rest of your comment, it reads more like an insecure rant than a grounded argument. India doesn’t need to scream to assert its global relevance. Our voice is heard because it's backed by economic weight, democratic values, and strategic partnerships built over decades not fleeting aid or temporary concessions

Pakistanis are not Insecure. In fact many Pakistanis give example of Growing Indian Economy as example to follow

Its India that does nt want to improve relations with neighbor and script has been same. Terrorism . More people in India Die of Crimes than Terrorist attacks. How many Indians have died in last 10 years due to direct Terrorists attack? Given huge Indian population , the percentage is hilariously negligible yet India started a military conflict with a neighbor country attacking its civilians.

Before teaching lessons , India as a bigger country should resolve its border disputes. WW2 killed 40 Million plus Europeans yet they worked together in matter of decades and became prosperous. Indians cant stand Pakistan and it has been over 75 years.. the casualty count is no where near to level that hostility is justified for 75 plus years. It onlu Shows deep rooted Bias and hatred in India that cannot accept the existence of Pak.
If Pak is a military state , Thats mainly because of India that continues to threaten its existence , Generals in Pakistan get away with corruption.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Financial or not why would Pakistan cut ties with india its not pakistan who lost lives on 26/11 or at Pahalgam so the onus is on india to cut all ties but where is india's ghairat? You still play us in Asia Cups and world cups like beshram people and don't play in meaningless tournaments so its india that are selective and chasing Financial gains

India is a democratic nation with strong institutions and diverse voices. In our system change doesn’t happen overnight and it certainly doesn’t happen at the crack of a whip from a dictator as in your country.

The idea of not playing Pakistan in cricket has existed since the 1990s. Over the years, public opinion has evolved, often influenced by the geopolitical climate and repeated attempts to normalize relations, which unfortunately have often been derailed by major terror incidents. While minor frictions occur from time to time, there are certain moments that leave a deep and lasting impact—26/11 was one such watershed. More recently, Uri, Pulwama, and Pahalgam have added to the list. These are not trivial incidents that can be brushed aside. Understandably, there is growing momentum within India to sever all bilateral ties—including in sports and entertainment. But in a country like ours, these decisions are not made unilaterally. Various institutions, stakeholders, and ideologies influence policy, each with its own view of nationalism and national interest. As you can see in our parliament and public discourse, every such decision is rigorously debated.

Playing in multilateral tournaments like the World Cup or Asia Cup is not a matter of choice it’s governed by international obligations and tournament rules. Bilateral engagement, on the other hand, is where India has exercised restraint for years now. If you don’t understand the difference, or how democracy works, it’s not my job to explain it to you.

 

[Bhaijaan]

Its India that does nt want to improve relations with neighbor and script has been same. Terrorism .

When Prime Minister Vajpayee extended a hand of friendship by sending the Delhi-Lahore bus to Pakistan, your response was the Kargil War.

We welcomed General Musharraf to Delhi and came remarkably close to a permanent resolution, but just a few years later, 26/11 happened.

Then came Prime Minister Modi. He invited Nawaz Sharif to his swearing-in ceremony, and even made an unscheduled visit to Lahore to attend a private family event of the Sharifs—a gesture unprecedented in modern diplomacy. And yet, what followed was Pathankot, then Uri, and then Pulwama.

The pattern is painfully clear. India has made repeated, sincere efforts to build bridges. And each time, those gestures have been met with betrayal and bloodshed.

Let’s not pretend we don’t know who’s been trying for peace—and who’s been insincere all along. You're not fooling anyone.

 

[mominsaigol]

Pakistanis are not hatred Filled like Indians
Despite India trying to Isolate Pakistan at Global level by running furious smear campaigns which include boycott of Cricket ( Selective only ) , It has not worked. Pakistan’s Relations have only gotten better with rest of the world

Indians can scream at top of their lungs and tell the world Pak is a terrorist state , no one cares. Pakistan is out of FATf black list already .. Europe has given huge concessions in trade , USA is giving us trade deals. Not a single country condemned or shamed Pak after Phalgham attack and your opposition leader questioned that

Indians over estimate their global Relevance , and Cricket is the only thing they can get back at Pakistan a sport of 5-6 countries where India has established some hegemony which will also not last very long

Pakistan doesn't bother any country thats why. Literally none

 

[harshjoshi87]

I think pulling out is not a good idea because Pakistan can lose valuable points.

Current strategy is good. Don't play India in India but remain open to play in neutral venues.

Yes just Australia & West Indies boycotted the World Cup matches in Colombo during 1996 World Cup.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

When Prime Minister Vajpayee extended a hand of friendship by sending the Delhi-Lahore bus to Pakistan, your response was the Kargil War.

We welcomed General Musharraf to Delhi and came remarkably close to a permanent resolution, but just a few years later, 26/11 happened.

Then came Prime Minister Modi. He invited Nawaz Sharif to his swearing-in ceremony, and even made an unscheduled visit to Lahore to attend a private family event of the Sharifs—a gesture unprecedented in modern diplomacy. And yet, what followed was Pathankot, then Uri, and then Pulwama.

The pattern is painfully clear. India has made repeated, sincere efforts to build bridges. And each time, those gestures have been met with betrayal and bloodshed.

Let’s not pretend we don’t know who’s been trying for peace—and who’s been insincere all along. You're not fooling anyone.

Let’s stop pretending that India has always been the innocent party extending olive branches while Pakistan just responds with “betrayal.”
If India thinks few terror incidents justify total freeze in diplomacy, then how did Pakistan continue talks after 1971, which cost it half the country? Pakistan didn’t walk away forever. India is now doing what Pakistan never did.

spare us the “sincere efforts” talk. India,
Funds insurgent elements across borders
Spreads propaganda through bot networks and fake news (EU DisinfoLab exposed this And now backs off every peace overture with the line “Terrorism, terrorism, terrorism.”
Every time peace is discussed, Indians pull out the same emotional script: “We tried, you betrayed.” But that narrative conveniently skips context and truth.
India isn’t interested in resolving issues. It wants compliance, not peace. That’s why every time Pakistan extends an olive branch, India responds with preconditions, ultimatums, and arrogance.

 

[Wasim Ghulam]

Pakistan doesn't bother any country thats why. Literally none

it Bothers India.. They have not gotten over 1947.. Never will as long Hindutva Regime exists

 

[mominsaigol]

it Bothers India.. They have not gotten over 1947.. Never will as long Hindutva Regime exists

90% of indians in this forumn dont even like their own country .

Rexrex lives in Singapore, Rajdeep in UK, vikram and varun in Australia, jnaveen and jaded in usa etc etc.

India doesnt allow dual passports. These boys are hypocrites of the highest order. Making their country great again via leaving .