Deadlock Over World Cup 2023 Schedule
The long-awaited schedule for the 2023 World Cup was finally released on Tuesday (June 27th) after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) agreed to the proposed venues. The International Cricket Council (ICC) and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had initially objected to Pakistan’s request to move the India vs Pakistan match from Ahmedabad, as well as matches against Australia and Afghanistan from Bengaluru and Chennai.
Schedule Unveiled at Ceremony in Mumbai
The schedule was unveiled at an ICC event in Mumbai, marking the beginning of the 100 days to the World Cup. The event began at 11:30 AM.
IND vs PAK Match to Proceed in Ahmedabad
Despite PCB’s objections, the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match will still take place in Ahmedabad. The Pakistan Cricket Board had requested that the match be moved to either Chennai, Bengaluru or Kolkata.
Conclusion
The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule is now official, and the countdown to the tournament has begun. With the Pakistan Cricket Board having agreed to the proposed venues, the 100 days to the World Cup ceremony was held in Mumbai on June 27th. The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match will take place in Ahmedabad, as originally planned.