The authentic schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan conflict scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad. However, the fixture is reportedly more likely to be rescheduled because the date additionally marks the start of the Navaratri competition within the state. Considering the extent to which the Navaratri is well known in Ahmedabad and the entire of Gujarat, the safety businesses mentioned to have expressed considerations over logistical points. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), therefore, is reportedly trying to restructure the itinerary although the tickets for the high-profile match have already been offered out.

“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 high BCCI official instructed The Indian Express on the situation of anonymity.

As per a PTI report, the match is predicted to be preponed by a day, and held on October 14 as an alternative.

The information company additionally reported that the sport is not going to transfer out of the Narendra Modi Stadium however the followers will nonetheless want to vary their journey plans.

With the resort fares going by way of the roof, it was reported earlier this month that the passionate followers who can be flying in from all world wide have resorted to reserving hospital beds within the metropolis.

India play their opening World Cup sport in opposition to Australia in Chennai on October 8 whereas Pakistan’s first two video games have been scheduled in Hyderabad on October 6 and October 12.

Advancing the Indo-Pak sport by a day may also influence the Babar Azam-led aspect, which is able to get a day much less to arrange for the high-profile conflict.

The report additionally added that the BCCI secretary Jay Shah has written to associations internet hosting World Cup matches, asking them to attend a gathering in New Delhi on July 27. During the assembly, the board will focus on the considerations with different boards and take a name on when and the place the Indo-Pak match can be happening.

“I feel it will be in the best interest of all concerned that we meet again to exchange notes and take stock of any issue which needs discussion and decision. Accordingly, you are hereby requested to attend a meeting of the World Cup hosting associations,” the letter reportedly learn.

Mass cancellations of resort and flight bookings could possibly be in place if the date for the match does get modified.

With PTI inputs