The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to commence on 5th October 2023 and will be played across multiple venues throughout India.<\/p>\n

The most anticipated mega clash of the tournament between archrivals India and Pakistan was previously scheduled on 15 October 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium (popularly known as Motera Stadium) in Ahmedabad.<\/p>\n

As per reports, the security forces have advised the BCCI and ICC to pre-pone the game on 14 October due to Navratri, an Indian festival which is largely celebrated across the country and majorly in Gujarat.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon”- BCCI Source<\/h2>\n

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As the tickets for the game have not been released the BCCI and ICC have a right to change the venue. A close source to the BCCI<\/a> recently got into a conversation with The Indian Express and confirmed the developments regarding the decision.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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,\u201d said an unidentified BCCI source.<\/p>\n

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However, deciding the rescheduling of the match will be quite devastating for the fans who have months in advance booked the hotel rooms and tickets for the game. As witnessed earlier, the flight ticket prices and hotel room tariffs in Ahmedabad had gone up 4X times, as they had been previously booked.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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