{"id":6939,"date":"2023-08-02T13:35:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T08:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricketworlds.net\/?p=6939"},"modified":"2023-08-02T13:36:19","modified_gmt":"2023-08-02T08:06:19","slug":"icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-pcb-accepts-changes-in-the-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cricketworlds.net\/icc-cricket-world-cup-2023-pcb-accepts-changes-in-the-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: PCB accepts changes in the schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"
Earlier, the security agencies in Gujrat informed BCCI that it wasn’t a good idea to hold a high-profile match like India vs. Pakistan during Navratri. Navratri is a religious holiday for Hindus, and this time, it was coming on 15 October 2023. The dates clash with the match, and the agencies advised BCCI to reschedule.<\/p>\n
Read:\u00a0<\/strong>ICC World Cup Schedule 2023 PDF Download |Men’s ODI World Cup<\/a><\/p>\n The Indian cricket board suggested shifting the match to 14 October, and all eyes were on Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to make the final decision. The tensions were at an all-time high, but the PCB has accepted this change in the schedule.<\/p>\n Related:\u00a0<\/strong>ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs India match rescheduled<\/a><\/p>\n Let’s dive deeper and learn more about the story.<\/p>\n So, what happened was that the security agencies were advising the BCCI to change the match schedule as it was colliding with Navratri. The Hindu festival would bring many people to Ahmedabad, while the high-octane match between India and Pakistan would do the same.<\/p>\n Read:\u00a0<\/strong>Australia team for ICC Cricket world cup 2023 [Announced]<\/a><\/p>\n This raised security concerns, and to rectify this situation, Jay Shah was going to meet the relevant bodies organizing this event. This meeting took place on 27 July 2023.<\/p>\n Related:\u00a0<\/strong>Cricket World Cup 2023 New Zealand Squad [ANNOUNCED]<\/a><\/p>\n The agencies suggested that BCCI should try to shift the match on 14 October, a day before it was scheduled earlier.<\/p>\n Check:<\/strong> India Squad for ICC World Cup 2023 [Announced]<\/a><\/p>\n Pakistan vs. India political tension has always been on the rise. But cricket diplomacy always resolved the situation. This time, the very cricket diplomacy is in shambles.<\/p>\nThe background for changing the world cup schedule.<\/h2>\n
Pakistan vs. India political tension<\/h2>\n