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In a surprising turn of events, the high-octane India vs Pakistan clash in ODI World Cup 2023 is likely to be rescheduled. Earlier, the match was scheduled for October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. But now, the media reports have learned that it is clashing with the first day of Navratri.
A board official spoke to the media regarding the concern of rescheduling this big clash of the tournament. He also explained the reasons behind this decision. It could be a massive loss to the spectators and travelling supporters since the hotel prices have been shot up for the initial date of the match.
“We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon. We have been told by the security agencies that a high-profile game like India vs Pakistan, for which thousands of travelling fans are expected to reach Ahmedabad, should be avoided since they will be stretched because of Navratri,” said a senior Indian Cricket Board official to the Indian Express.
Meanwhile, the Indian Cricket Board secretary Jay Shah also wrote to the state cricket associations that will be involved in hosting the World Cup matches. In his letter, Shah asked the associations to attend a meeting in New Delhi on July 27, Thursday.
“I feel it will be in the best interest of all concerned that we meet again to exchange notes and take stock of any issue which needs discussion and decision. Accordingly, you are hereby requested to attend a meeting of the World Cup hosting associations,” wrote Jay Shah in his letter to the concerned state cricket associations.
Talking about cricket, both India and Pakistan are currently busy with their respective bilateral assignments. India are set to lock horns with West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series against West Indies on Thursday. Pakistan, on the other hand, are currently in action in the second Test of the two-match series against Sri Lanka at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
This news and the media reports about rescheduling drew a lot of reactions as soon as fans came to know about it. Subsequently, they took to Twitter and responded with contrasting opinions on the rescheduling of this highly anticipated World Cup encounter.
Here’s how fans reacted:
Lo kar lo early hospital bed book
— Wirat Bholi (@Wirat_ki_kasam) July 26, 2023
To kya ashtami ko karaye match? Jaisa chal raha hai waisa chalne do, bekar mei rescheduling ka lafda mat paalo @BCCI & @ICC
— Rohit Ghosh (@rohitghosh123) July 26, 2023
BCCI be like : Enjoy the GARBA 🗿
— Irony Stark (@SircasticBalak) July 26, 2023
2 min silence for those who’ve booked BLOODY EXPENSIVE hotel rooms already 😬😬😬😬
— AnkySocial (@ankurgupta87) July 26, 2023
Now people who have booked expensive flights will definitely need a hospital bed
— Jitesh (@Chaotic_mind99) July 26, 2023
But people had already booked expensive tickets and hotels? That will hurt for sure.
— Shahzeb Khan (@theshahzebkhan) July 26, 2023
Hotel managers " wah double kamai ka mauka 🤤" pic.twitter.com/E00LkHT50i
— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) July 26, 2023
Not the major reason so far...
— Arun Singh (@MrArunSiingh) July 26, 2023
Cricket ko cricket rahne diya jaye to better hai
Due to Navratri, as if we take out armed processions like they do during Muharram in navratri
— Suyash Chaurasia (@Suyash_04) July 26, 2023
Re-Schedule it on Oct 23 again 😁❤️
— Pavan Sai (@PavanSa78017726) July 26, 2023
There is no need to change the date. BCCI team will win this match that is the design...
— Mumbaikar (@mumbaaaikar) July 26, 2023