26 July,2023 08:59 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Babar Azam, Rohit Sharma (Pic: AFP)
Much to the dismay of fans around the globe, the much-anticipated encounter between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad for the 2023 ICC Men's ODI World Cup on October 15 could be rescheduled for another date citing security concerns.
As per several media reports, the match could be rescheduled to an earlier day, though an official confirmation is awaited on this matter.
It is learnt that security agencies have advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to change the itinerary due to Navratri's first day - that happens on the same day as the scheduled date.
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Amid all of this, the BCCI secretary Jay Shah has asked all state associations holding ODI World Cup matches to attend a meeting on July 27.
"I feel it will be in the best interest of all concerned that we meet again to exchange notes and take stock of any issue which needs discussion and decision. Accordingly, you are hereby requested to attend a meeting of the World Cup hosting associations," the letter sent to all state associations states.
(More updates to follow...)
