India vs Pakistan World Cup Match, Scheduled On October 15, Likely To Be Held On...

The original schedule for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash scheduled for October 15 in Ahmedabad. However, the fixture is reportedly likely to be rescheduled as the date also marks the beginning of the Navaratri festival in the state. Considering the extent to which the Navaratri is celebrated in Ahmedabad and the whole of Gujarat, the security agencies said to have expressed concerns over logistical issues. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), hence, is reportedly looking to restructure the itinerary despite the fact that the tickets for the high-profile match have already been sold out.

"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," a top BCCI official told The Indian Express on the condition of anonymity.

As per an ANI report, the match is expected to be preponed by a day, and held on October 14 instead.

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup | India versus Pakistan match likely to be rescheduled on October 14. It is originally scheduled for October 15. Security agencies advise BCCI for this, as the date for the start of Navratri clashes with the match day: Sources

In a case where the BCCI does decide to change the schedule, a huge logistical nightmare awaits fans who didn't waste time in booking their tickets for the match, confirming their travel plans. Making the most of the opportunity, even hotels in Ahmedabad increased their prices in a bid to make the most of the cricketing craze that will engulf the city on