In a significant development, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has given its nod to the proposed alterations in the schedule for the upcoming World Cup 2023, put forth by the International Cricket Council (ICC). While the designated match venues remain unchanged, there have modifications made to the dates. The ICC set to unveil the updated tournament schedule in the near future.
The adjustment in the schedule necessitated by considerations beyond the cricketing realm. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), according to reports in the Indian media, received recommendations to tweak the itinerary. This move prompted by the coincidence of the revered Navratri festival in Gujarat with a crucial Pakistan vs. India match. This decision reflects the organizers’ commitment to respecting and accommodating cultural observances.
The forthcoming Cricket World Cup is all set to witness an exhilarating face-off amongst ten elite teams, competing in a gripping round-robin format encompassing a total of 45 thrilling matches. The stakes are high as the top four performing teams will secure their positions in the semi-finals. These highly anticipated semi-final clashes scheduled to unfold in the cricketing hubs of Mumbai and Kolkata.
Here’s a glimpse of the updated World Cup schedule:DateOpponentVenueOctober 6vs NetherlandsHyderabadOctober 10vs Sri LankaHyderabadOctober 14vs IndiaAhmedabadOctober 20vs AustraliaBengaluruOctober 23vs AfghanistanChennaiOctober 27vs South AfricaChennaiOctober 31vs BangladeshKolkataNovember 4vs New ZealandBengaluru (Day)November 12vs EnglandKolkata
A significant step has taken to ensure Pakistan’s enthusiastic participation in the Indian-hosted World Cup. A distinguished panel, convened by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, slated to deliberate upon this pivotal matter. This deliberation will transpire during a crucial meeting chaired by Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The panel’s comprehensive recommendations will subsequently submitted to the Prime Minister. The final decision regarding Pakistan’s participation in this prestigious event rests in the hands of the Prime Minister, adding a layer of anticipation to this cricketing saga.