Team India is set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 later this year on October 15. The International Cricket Council (ICC) may have already finalised and made public the schedule last month, but there could be a significant change in the date for one of the tournament’s most iconic matches this year.
According to a report by Indian Express, the date of the India vs Pakistan match could be changed as October 15 marks the first day of ‘Navratri,’ a festival celebrated with night-long Garba dances, particularly in Gujarat.
According to the report, agencies have advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reschedule the game due to security concerns.
“We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon. We have been told by the security agencies that a high-profile game like India vs Pakistan, for which thousands of travelling fans are expected to reach Ahmedabad, should be avoided since they will be stretched because of Navratri,” a source told the media.
If the game is rescheduled, it could be a huge logistical nightmare, as many fans have already finalised travel plans on dates surrounding the India-Pakistan match.
Reports from local media have also suggested that non-resident Indians (NRIs) have also enquired about the availability of beds before and after the night game.
Team India is set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 later this year on October 15. The International Cricket Council (ICC) may have already finalised and made public the schedule last month, but there could be a significant change in the date for one of the tournament’s most iconic matches this year.
According to a report by Indian Express, the date of the India vs Pakistan match could be changed as October 15 marks the first day of ‘Navratri,’ a festival celebrated with night-long Garba dances, particularly in Gujarat.
According to the report, agencies have advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reschedule the game due to security concerns.
“We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon. We have been told by the security agencies that a high-profile game like India vs Pakistan, for which thousands of travelling fans are expected to reach Ahmedabad, should be avoided since they will be stretched because of Navratri,” a source told Indian Express.
If the game is rescheduled, it could be a huge logistical nightmare, as many fans have already finalised travel plans on dates surrounding the India-Pakistan match.
Reports from local media have also suggested that non-resident Indians (NRIs) have also enquired about the availability of beds before and after the night game.
