Pakistan won't travel to India for Women's World Cup 2025: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated that the women's team will not travel to India for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. While India hold the hosting rights for the prestigious 50-over tournament, Naqvi confirmed that Pakistan would participate under a hybrid model, playing their matches at a neutral venue as per an agreement reached earlier this year.

India are set to host the eight-team Women's ODI World Cup from September 29 to October 26, 2025. Pakistan secured qualification for the tournament after topping the qualifiers held in Lahore in March, winning all five of their matches. Bangladesh also qualified from the same event.

"Just like India didn't play in Pakistan during the Champions Trophy and were allowed to compete at a neutral venue, we will do the same. When there is an agreement, it must be honoured," Naqvi said, as quoted by the PTI news agency.

Naqvi also noted that since India are the official hosts of the Women's World Cup, they will be responsible for selecting the neutral venue.

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Pakistan and the International Cricket Council (ICC) previously agreed on a hybrid hosting model for major global tournaments held in either country until 2028. India had refused to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy in February, resulting in their matches being relocated to Dubai following extended negotiations.

Though initially hesitant, Pakistan ultimately agreed to the hybrid model after discussions facilitated by the ICC. The same arrangement is expected to be in place for the Men's T20 World Cup in 2026, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

In the Women's World Cup qualifiers hosted in Lahore, Pakistan delivered dominant performances, beating Ireland, Scotland, West Indies, Thailand, and Bangladesh to finish unbeaten.

"The team showed how to make the most of home advantage and play as a collective unit. I am pleased to see women's cricket thriving," Naqvi said.

The 2025 Women's World Cup will feature eight teams: hosts India, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh.