As Ahmedabad Hosts India-Pakistan World Cup Clash, Ravichandran Ashwin Explains Why It'll Be Catch-22 Situation

30.06.2023 - 12:51 sports.ndtv.com

The schedule for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India was announced earlier this week by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The tournament will kick off on October 5 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, in what will be the repeat of the 2019 World Cup final.

However, all eyes will be on the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan at the same venue on October 15. India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin shared his views on the blockbuster match against arch rivals Pakistan.

Ashwin feels that unlike other venues, it is hard to predict the nature of the Ahmedabad pitch, which nullifies the toss factor. "During the IPL, the ball swung well in the second innings.

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