Refusal to play Pakistan in World Championship could cost India ICC World Cup 2021 spot: Report timesnownews.com

The bilateral cricketing ties between India and Pakistan have been stagnant, considering the poor political relations between the two nations. While the cricket teams of the two countries have been playing each other in ICC events, even those matches have come with their fair share of controversies. In the ongoing ICC Women's World Championship, India's refusal to play Pakistan could cost them a direct qualification spot in the 2021 ICC World Cup. With a win over West Indies, Pakistan have reached the 4th spot in the points table which sees them tied at 12 with India, although the Women in Blue occupy the third spot because of a better Net Run Rate. If the Indian side decides to forfeit the Pakistan clash, they will lose 6 points while the same would be added to the opponent's tally.