'Ab world cup Mt kharab kro'- Fans reacts as Pakistan refuses to play their World Cup match against India in Ahmedabad

The Men's ODI World Cup 2023 is less than four months away, however, neither the Cricket Governing Body nor the Indian Cricket Board have released an official schedule.

While the event is tentatively scheduled to begin on October 5 and finish in November, the precise dates for the ODI World Cup have yet to be revealed. During the World Test Championship (WTC) Final in London last week.

The PCB has been given a time frame to study the draft schedule: Source

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is thought to be upset that India vs. Pakistan game on October 15 is slated to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Pakistan's remaining World Cup matches are scheduled to be played in Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata.

According to a report in The Telegraph newspaper, the Pakistan Ministry of foreign affairs has not yet cleared Ahmedabad due to security concerns. Even if the government approves the game in Ahmedabad, the PCB wants the Cricket Governing Body to assure the safety of the players.

A source said, in ‘The Telegraph’ newspaper, 'Since the tour is dependent on permission from the government, the PCB has forwarded the documents to the ministry concerned which is looking into it. Given the sensitivity of the situation, a call will be taken based on what the government has to say.'

'The PCB has been given a time-frame to study the draft schedule and is abiding by it before giving its consent. Cricketing matters regarding the World Cup will be reviewed by the Pakistan Board while anything related to security and other issues is being dealt with by the government and other agencies concerned,' the source added.

The PCB is said to have discussed the matter during Cricket Governing Body chairman Greg Barclay's and CEO Geoff Allardice's visit to Lahore last month. The formal schedule was due to be revealed last week at the WTC Final, but the PCB objected until the BCCI accepted to their 'hybrid model' for the Asia Cup 2023. The 'hybrid model' states that India would play their Asia Cup matches in Sri Lanka, while the remainder of the event will be hosted in Pakistan.

Fans Reaction on PCB's decision

We've the hosting rights and it's in our hands to choose the stadium

and knowing the fact what Gill and Shami doin there will make us fav. in the match and that's what they're fearing!

— Avi Sharma (@ae_ve_iye) June 16, 2023

They are having problem with the Stadium name, they chant his name more than their god.

— Mrinango C.Borty (VK fan) (@ViratKo66279185) June 16, 2023

It's just because of the name " Namo Stadium" or because of Shubman Gill and Shami's carnage at this venue?

— Anant Kashyap (@theanantkashyap) June 16, 2023

Le other teams .: Ab world cup Mt kharab kro

— Sheikh Hazik (@SheikhHazik7) June 16, 2023

agar naa mane toh lucknow ya kolkata m krwa do

— Sumit dubey (@SumitDu28326124) June 16, 2023

Acha matlab final mein na phuchny ka bahana phly se he tyaar kr liya😂

— Yashwardhan Jodha (@yashwardhanjod1) June 16, 2023

Shift ind v pak to the venue that hosted the match in 2016 wc 😍

— Shibbs 💫 (@iamshibbss) June 16, 2023

Ekana Stadium is the perfect venue for the match

— Anamika  (@AnniieAnamika) June 16, 2023