IND vs PAK: After such a long delay, it was announced two weeks ago that the ODI World Cup 2023 tickets would be released this week. The ICC had already announced the full schedule for the event one month ago, on June 27; however, after confirming tickets would be on sale online this week, the BCCI has once again delayed the release of tickets. The delay in ticket sales is due to the alleged rescheduling of the India vs Pakistan fixture at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 15.
A top BCCI official has revealed that security agencies have advised the board not to hold the all-important clash on that particular date.
The BCCI official said to Indian Express, “We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon.”
The reason behind the rescheduling and delay in World Cup 2023 ticket sales is because Navratri will commence on October 15. Therefore, managing lakhs of people at the same time due to the India vs Pakistan clash and people celebrating the festival in Ahmedabad will not be an easy task and can even risk the safety of players and fans.
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On Tuesday, July 25, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah sent a letter to state associations organising World Cup 2023 games, inviting them to a meeting on July 27 in New Delhi. While it cannot be confirmed, the announcement of a revised schedule for the IND vs PAK match along with information regarding the sale of tickets will be revealed after the meeting.
After the ICC released the schedule, fans bought flight and hotel tickets for India’s clashes. However, many fans are frustrated regarding delays in the ticket sale process, while others are left infuriated after the rumors of the IND vs PAK clash being shifted and fear it can happen with other World Cup 2023 fixtures as well.
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