'We Are Not Interested': Gull Feroza Firmly Rejects Playing World Cup Matches in India

By Mehr Jan In a bold statement that leaves little room for doubt, Pakistan opener Gull Feroza has unequivocally ruled out participating in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 if it is hosted in India.  Echoing the Pakistan Cricket Board’s hardline stance, Feroza made her position clear during a recent social media post: "It is clear we are not playing in India, nor are we interested in doing so," she declared. Instead, the wicketkeeper-batter hopes Pakistan's fixtures will be moved to a neutral venue, suggesting Sri Lanka or Dubai as preferable alternatives. "The conditions there will be similar to Pakistan, which would suit us better," Feroza added, emphasizing the team's comfort with familiar Asian pitches. Her comments reflect broader political tensions that have bled into cricket, following India’s refusal to travel to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy, opting instead for matches at neutral venues under the newly devised "Fusion Formula."  That hybrid hosting model now extends to the women’s tournament as we