Pakistan have determined to skip the ICC Women’s World Cup opening ceremony in Guwahati on September 30, in accordance to the most recent report from Pakistani information outlet Geo Super.The grand opening ceremony will characteristic famend Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal performing earlier than the event’s first match between co-hosts India and Sri Lanka.According to sources at Geo News, neither Pakistan’s captain Fatima Sana nor any crew consultant will attend the ceremony in India.The choice could also be linked to a latest coverage between Pakistan and India, the place each nations have agreed not to cross borders for ICC tournaments over the subsequent three years.Political tensions have affected sporting relations between the 2 nations, with India not visiting Pakistan since 2008. Earlier this yr, India declined to take part in the Champions Trophy hosted by Pakistan due to geopolitical issues.Pakistan’s crew will play all their matches at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The venue may also host the semi-finals on October 29 and the ultimate on November 2 if Pakistan advances. Their first match is towards Bangladesh on October 2.The Pakistan-India match is scheduled for October 5.Pakistan squad for ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Fatima Sana (c), Muneeba Ali Siddiqui (vc), Aliya Riaz, Diana Baig, Eyman Fatima, Nashra Sundhu, Natalia Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Rameen Shamim, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Sidra Nawaz (wicket-keeper) and Syeda Aroob Shah.Non-travelling reserves: Gull Feroza, Najiha Alvi, Tuba Hassan, Umm-e-Hani and Waheeda AkhtarPakistan secured their World Cup spot with a formidable efficiency in the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers. The crew received all 5 matches whereas internet hosting the qualifying event.