The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a formal step by writing a letter to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif through the Ministry of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), requesting the government’s clearance on three crucial matters related to Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup, scheduled to be held in India in October of this year.The primary purpose of the letter, which was also shared with the Foreign Ministry and Ministry of Interior, is to seek the government’s approval for Pakistan’s participation in the World Cup hosted by India.The PCB has additionally urged the government to assess the expected security arrangements at the five venues allocated to Pakistan for their World Cup matches.In response to the inquiry, a spokesperson from the PCB confirmed, “The PCB has officially reached out to the government to seek guidance regarding its participation in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.” He further stated, “Immediately after the World Cup schedule announcement, we wrote to our Patron, the Honourable Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, through the Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry. We also sent copies to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Interior, requesting clearance to participate in the World Cup.”In the letter dated June 27, the PCB also sought the government’s advice on the venues where Pakistan will be playing their matches.The International Cricket Council (ICC) has designated five venues for Pakistan’s matches:- October 12: Pakistan vs. Qualifier in Hyderabad- October 15: Pakistan vs. India in Ahmedabad- October 20: Pakistan vs. Australia in Bengaluru- October 23: Pakistan vs. Afghanistan in Chennai- October 27: Pakistan vs. South Africa in Chennai- October 31: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh in Kolkata- November 5: Pakistan vs. New Zealand in Bengaluru- November 12: Pakistan vs. England in KolkataIf Pakistan qualifies for the semi-finals, their match will be held in Kolkata. The final match is scheduled to take place in Ahmedabad on November 15.