Pakistan Cricket: ODI World Cup 2023
The schedule of the 13th edition of the ODI World Cup was announced on June 27, with 10 venues chosen by the BCCI and ICC to host 48 matches throughout the tournament. Kolkata was selected to be one of the venues, and it will be hosting several matches featuring the Pakistani team. Consequently, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President, Snehasish Ganguly, has vowed to provide extra security during these matches.
Pakistan Requests ICC and BCCI for Kolkata and Chennai Matches
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had requested the ICC and BCCI to allow them to play their matches in Kolkata and Chennai. Fortunately, their wish was granted, as they will be playing in both cities. India Today reported that the CAB President said, “We have hosted India vs Pakistan in T20Is. But we are having two Pak matches. These matches are tough. Organizing a World Cup is challenging. We are prepared to take on any kind of challenge. In all the IPL matches we had lovely crowd.”
Conclusion
The ODI World Cup 2023 is set to be an exciting tournament, and Pakistani fans will be able to watch their team play in Kolkata and Chennai. The CAB President has also promised to ensure tight security for the matches, which will be held in Kolkata. The Pakistani team’s request to play in these cities was granted, and they will be looking forward to the tournament.