A change in the schedule of the World Cup match between India and Pakistan to be played in Ahmedabad! Anxiety among cricket lovers

Image: Twitter

The Indian cricket team is scheduled to face Pakistan in the ODI World Cup 2023 later this year. The two teams will clash on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The ICC has already finalized the schedule and announced it last month, but the date of one of the most prestigious matches of the tournament is likely to change this year.

India-Pakistan match on the first day of Navratri

According to the reports, the date of the India-Pakistan match may change. The day on which the match between the two teams is going to be played is the first day of Navratri. In Gujarat, Garba is celebrated with dance throughout the night. The agencies have advised the BCCI to shift the match to another date due to security concerns. According to reports, the match may be held on October 14, a day ahead of schedule.

Book hospital beds along with hotels in Ahmedabad

The BCCI is also considering the advice of the security agencies and a final decision will be taken soon. Agencies have told the board that high-profile matches like India and Pakistan should be avoided on such occasions. Thousands of fans are going to reach Ahmedabad for this match. If the schedule of the match is changed, the fans may face a lot of trouble. Fans have booked almost all the hotels in Ahmedabad for the match. Apart from this, they have also approached the hospital for a bed.

No update on ticket sales

If there is a change in the schedule, there is a possibility of cancellation of hotel bookings on a large scale. The opening match of the tournament is also scheduled to be held in Ahmedabad on October 5 between England and New Zealand. The tournament is more than two months away, but there is no update on ticket sales yet. Due to which the disappointment of the fans has increased. It is believed that the BCCI will start ticket sales after taking a final decision on the India-Pakistan match.