With lower than two months remaining earlier than the beginning of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India, the schedule of the mega occasion might be modified as soon as once more.
In keeping with Indian media, the Hyderabad Cricket Affiliation (HCA) has requested the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) to tweak the schedule of two video games, which it’s set to host on consecutive days, as a consequence of safety considerations raised by the native police.
The New Zealand-Netherlands match on October 9 and the Pakistan-Sri Lanka fixture on the next can be held on the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad.
The Pakistan-Sri Lanka was earlier scheduled for October 12 however the date was later modified to supply Pakistan with sufficient time between fixtures after their match with India on October 14.
It should be famous that, earlier this month, 9 matches of the World Cup had been rescheduled however, in line with the report, the HCA weren’t consulted on the matter which is why they had been pressured to file a request for a change within the itinerary.
“It was Hyderabad Police who told the HCA that they won’t be able to handle two back-to-back games and the security arrangements required, especially for the Pakistan game. Around 3,000 police personnel will be deployed for one game and a large number of police personnel will be stationed at the hotel where the Pakistan team will be put up. The police is learnt to have informed HCA that they won’t be able to provide adequate security for the Pakistan game in case the other game (New Zealand vs Netherlands) is played on the scheduled date,” the report added.
With the tickets set to go on sale from August 25, it’s nonetheless unclear whether or not the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) will settle for HCA’s request and alter the schedule as soon as once more.
The India and Pakistan match was initially set to happen on October 15 however for the reason that match’s most anticipated sport was clashing with the primary day of Navratri, a pageant celebrated with mass participation throughout Gujarat, safety businesses had suggested the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) to tweak the itinerary.
It should be famous that 10 groups will combat for the elusive title throughout 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad internet hosting the match opener and the ultimate.
The Cricket World Cup can be performed within the round-robin format with all groups enjoying towards one another for a complete of 45 league matches.
The highest 4 groups will qualify for the semifinals, which can be held in Mumbai on November 15 and in Kolkata on November 16. The semi-finals and the ultimate may have reserve days.
