ICC Releases Rescheduled Match Fixtures for ICC World Cup 2023

Putting an end to all the drama and confusion, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the revised fixtures for the ICC World Cup 2023. The much-awaited India-Pakistan match, which was initially scheduled to be held on 15th October, has been preponed to 14th October. The change has been primarily made due to the Hindu festival of Navaratri starting on the 15th.

Safety Becomes a Primary Concern

The safety of all participants became a primary concern and, as a result, the game was moved forward to the day before, i.e. 14th October, with no changes to the venue. With the alteration of a single game, other matches also had to be rearranged and adjusted to fit the calendar.

India-Pakistan Match Moved to 14th October

The India-Pakistan clash, which was initially set to take place in Ahmedabad on Sunday, 15th October, was shifted to the same venue on Saturday, 14th October. Consequently, England’s game against Afghanistan in Delhi was moved from Saturday, 14th October and will now be played 24 hours later on Sunday, 15th October.

Conclusion

The ICC’s decision to reschedule the matches for the ICC World Cup 2023 has been welcomed by cricket fans around the world. It is hoped that the revised fixtures will ensure the safety of all participants and provide an opportunity for the fans to witness some exciting cricket.