Pakistan, June 3 -- The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially confirmed that the Pakistan women's cricket team will not travel to India for the 2025 Women's World Cup.

According to the ICC's schedule for the tournament, Pakistan will play its ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 matches in Sri Lanka, as part of a hybrid hosting model. The 13th edition of the Women's 50-over World Cup will take place from September 30 to November 2, with five venues across India and Sri Lanka hosting matches.

The tournament will feature eight teams, including India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan.

While India will host most of the matches, including the opening fixture in Bengaluru on Septem...