Pakistan to Host Women's World Cup Qualifiers from April 4

Pakistan is set to host the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifiers from April 4, with six teams vying for two spots in the eight-team World Cup to be held in India later this year. The teams participating in the qualifier are Bangladesh, West Indies, Ireland, Scotland, Thailand, and Pakistan itself.

The tournament is significant not only for the cricketing aspect but also for the diplomatic dynamics between India and Pakistan. The recent agreement between the BCCI and PCB to host global matches in each other's countries has paved the way for this tournament to take place in Pakistan.

The schedule of the qualifier is set to clash with the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is scheduled to begin on April 11. The PCB and ICC will need to adjust the dates to avoid a clash with the T20 franchise competition.

The tournament holds a special significance for India, given the diplomatic dynamics between the two countries. If Pakistan qualifies for the World Cup, a key point of contention will be whether and where the match between India and Pakistan will be held in a third country.