World Cup 2023 Schedule Nearing Completion
A senior BCCI official has informed InsideSport that the finalized schedule for the 2023 World Cup will be released within the next 48 hours, with the ICC Meeting set to finalize the last of the details. One of the most contentious points of contention has been the venue for the India vs Pakistan match. While the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had initially opposed Ahmedabad, it appears that Chennai is now likely to host the highly anticipated clash. Pakistan will also be playing their other league matches in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai.
Pakistan Will Play in India
It was earlier reported that PCB chief Najam Sethi had informed the ICC Chief Greg Barclay and CEO Geoff Allardice that Pakistan would not be playing in Ahmedabad. Despite this, Sethi confirmed that the team would still be visiting India for the World Cup.
Ahmedabad Set to Host Semi-Finals and Final
Should Pakistan make it to the semi-finals or the final of the World Cup, they will be playing those matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Conclusion
The schedule for the 2023 World Cup is almost finalized, with the ICC Meeting set to finalize the last of the details in the next 48 hours. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match is likely to be hosted in Chennai, with Pakistan playing their other league matches in Bengaluru, Kolkata and Chennai. Should Pakistan make it to the semi-finals or the final, they will play those matches at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.