The Pakistan cricket group would like enjoying bulk of its 2023 ODI World Cup matches in Chennai and Kolkata — the 2 venues the place the group has felt protected throughout its earlier excursions, in line with ICC sources. The World Cup will begin tentatively on October 5, with 46 matches, together with last set to be performed throughout 12 Indian cities, together with Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, Rajkot, Bengaluru, Delhi, Indore, Mohali, Guwahati and Hyderabad. It’s understood that discussions are presently on on the ICC stage as Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) bigwigs are in talks with a high stage ICC govt on the difficulty, which nonetheless stays a delicate one.
“So much will depend upon what BCCI and the Indian authorities determine however given a selection, Pakistan will wish to play most of its World Cup matches in Kolkata and Chennai. “In Kolkata, Pakistan performed its T20 World Cup sport in opposition to India in 2016 and the gamers have been very proud of the safety. Equally, Chennai as a venue stays memorable for Pakistan. It is also about feeling protected at particular venues,” a supply near ICC Board, monitoring developments, advised PTI on situations of anonymity.
The bone of competition would be the India versus Pakistan sport.
Whereas Ahmedabad with 1,32,000 capability provides ICC, the most effective likelihood to earn optimum income however the Narendra Modi Stadium is already internet hosting the ultimate, so one other venue would possibly host the sport.
Every group will play 9 video games on the league stage which can be held in round-robin format.
The ICC’s Occasions committee, in affiliation with host cricket board BCCI, will chalk out the ultimate itinerary within the subsequent few months in order that it permits followers throughout India and different components to plan their journey itinerary.
Just lately, ICC Normal Supervisor Wasim Khan, in his personal capability had advised Pakistani media that the group might play its matches in Bangladesh as part of a ‘hybrid mannequin’ that might be adopted for the reason that Indian group isn’t travelling to the nation for the Asia Cup.
However PCB chairman Najam Sethi, again then had rubbished the thought of enjoying World Cup video games in Bangladesh. Extra so, ICC had made it clear that no such proposal had come from Pakistan about ‘hybrid mannequin’ for international tournaments.
Throughout the 2011 World Cup, Pakistan’s semi-final in opposition to India was performed at Mohali, which made it logistically handy for the followers throughout the border to journey by way of Wagah Border. Nonetheless, Mohali doesn’t determine within the 12 venues finalised by the BCCI.
In 1996, the high-profile quarterfinal was held on the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
So much has modified since then and in these delicate instances, will probably be very troublesome to host Pakistan in a number of the particular venues, together with Mumbai and Dharamsala.
Actually Pakistan’s 2016 World Cup match was scheduled in Dharamsala however there have been apprehensions that due to the Pathankot tragedy (terrorists attacked the air base), it wasn’t a smart concept to host the match at that venue.
Whereas safety can be high notch for every group, the BCCI in addition to the Indian authorities wish to be sure that there are no untoward incidents.
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Report Claims Pakistan Prefers Enjoying Majority of World Cup Matches in Two Indian Cities, With Kolkata Being One among Them | Cricket Information
The Pakistan cricket group is hoping to play most of its 2023 ODI World Cup matches in Chennai and Kolkata, two venues the place the group feels protected, in line with ICC sources. The match will start on October 5 and have 46 matches, together with the ultimate, throughout 12 Indian cities, together with Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mumbai, Rajkot, Bengaluru, Delhi, Indore, Mohali, Guwahati, and Hyderabad.
The PCB is presently in talks with a top-level ICC govt concerning the problem, which stays delicate. Whereas Ahmedabad has the very best capability, with 132,000 seats, the Narendra Modi Stadium is internet hosting the ultimate, so one other venue could also be chosen for the India versus Pakistan sport.
Every group will play 9 video games within the round-robin league stage. The ultimate itinerary can be decided by the ICC’s Occasions committee, along with the host cricket board BCCI, to allow followers throughout India to plan their journey.
ICC Normal Supervisor Wasim Khan beforehand recommended that the group would possibly play its matches in Bangladesh as a part of a ‘hybrid mannequin,’ however the PCB chairman Najam Sethi rejected this concept, stating that no such proposal had come from Pakistan concerning international tournaments.
Throughout the 2011 World Cup, Pakistan’s semi-final in opposition to India was performed at Mohali, which made it handy for followers throughout the border to journey by way of the Wagah Border. Nonetheless, Mohali isn’t one of many 12 venues chosen by the BCCI. In 1996, the high-profile quarterfinal was held on the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
In gentle of present safety considerations, will probably be troublesome to host Pakistan at some specific venues, together with Mumbai and Dharamsala. Actually, Pakistan’s 2016 World Cup match was scheduled in Dharamsala however was relocated on account of safety considerations following the Pathankot tragedy. Whereas safety can be top-notch for all groups, the BCCI and the Indian authorities will intention to make sure that no untoward incidents happen.
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