Due to significant 'security' issues in Ahmedabad, the India vs. Pakistan World Cup match in 2023 may be rescheduled, according to a report.
On October 15, Team India will play their bitter rivals Pakistan at the prestigious ODI World Cup later this year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) may have already finalized the schedule and made it available to the public last month, but one of the most famous matches in the tournament this year may see a significant change in the date.
The first day of 'Navratri', a holiday celebrated with nightly Garba dance, is October 15, according to a report by Indian Express, and as a result, the match between India and Pakistan may be moved. This is especially true in the Gujarati state, where the festival is held.
According to the report, security concerns have prompted agencies to advise the BCCI to reschedule the match. "A decision will be made soon. We are considering our possibilities. The security agencies have informed us that a high-profile match like India vs. Pakistan, for which thousands of fans are scheduled to travel to Ahmedabad, should be avoided since they will be fatigued due to Navratri, should be avoided.
Many fans have already made travel arrangements for the dates surrounding the India-Pakistan match, and reports from local media have suggested that Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) have also enquired about the availability of beds at Ahmedabad hospitals before and after the night game. If the game is indeed postponed, it could prove to be a huge logistical nightmare.
As a result, if the schedule is changed, there will probably be widespread cancellations of hotel reservations. Strangely, there has been no news on ticket sales with just over two months until the tournament's opening match, which is also set for Ahmedabad and will feature England and New Zealand. This frustrates supporters even more. With the potential for the biggest game of the group stage to be postponed, BCCI might as well get ready for fan backlash on social media.
Your attendance at a meeting of the World Cup hosting associations is therefore hereby required, the letter stated. The World Cup final, which will be played on November 19, as well as four group games, will all be played at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.
