ICC World Cup 2023 Latest News: There’s a big update for all cricket fans! The ultimate showdown between arch-rivals – India and Pakistan – is likely to be shifted to a new date, an Indian Express report said on Wednesday. The reason? The D-day clashes with the starting of Navratri. With the World Cup match being slated in Ahmedabad, which sees huge celebration rush during the Navratris, it is said that local authorities have advised the BCCI to think of a new date.
Garba nights during Navratris are the annual biggest festival for Gujarat. In Ahmedabad, in case the match goes ahead, it would create lots of logistical pressure on the local authorities. Hence, officials have reportedly told the cricket body to look for a new date. In case the BCCI decides to shift the India vs Pakistan match from October 15, it would cause lots of issues for fans. There have been reports on how cricket lovers have booked hotels, train, air tickets to be there in Ahmedabad on October 15.
A report suggests that Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) have also checked the availability of beds in Ahmedabad hospitals before and after the game night.
Mass cancellations of hotel bookings are likely if the rescheduling takes place. It is a little over two months for the tournament to start but there hasn’t been any update on the sale of tickets which is adding to the frustration of fans. BCCI might also be preparing for the outrage from fans that might come after the rescheduling on social media platforms.
A report from Indian Express stated that the BCCI secretary, Jay Shah has asked members of all hosting venues to assemble for a meeting in New Delhi on July 27. In this meeting a decision might be taken on the India-Pakistan clash.