India vs Pakistan world cup match may be rescheduled due to a clash on the first day of Navaratri. Ahemdabad’s iconic Narendra Modi Stadium is currently set to host the match on October 15, 2023. As soon as the BCCI announced India vs Pakistan World Cup match date and place, fans from different parts of the world started arranging their flight and hotel bookings. Ahmedabad hotel room rates have skyrocketed due to India vs Pakistan world cup match. Every hotel room was full, and fans even reserved hospital beds to stay the night in Ahmedabad for India vs Pakistan match. However, it looks like they will have to change their plans. The Indian Express today reported that security agencies have rescheduled of India vs Pakistan match. October 15, 2023, is the first day of Navaratri, which is a big festival in Gujrat.
“We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon,” a BCCI official told the newspaper. “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.”
Fans on Twitter Have Mixed Reactions to Reports of Rescheduling of India vs Pakistan World Cup Match.
Cricket fans on Twitter had mixed reactions to this news report. While some fans agreed that the match should not be held on the first day of Navaratri. Others concern for fans who have already made their booking for 14 and 15 October
A few fans even suggest moving the match to another city. Here are some of the top reactions;
India Vs Pakistan World Cup match likely to be rescheduled.
Security agencies have advised the BCCI to change the itinerary due to Navratri's first day. (Indian Express). pic.twitter.com/OamaLkou5X
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 26, 2023
Take all your sweet time to release #CWC23 fixtures. After thousands of fans booked their hotels, not to mention tickets are yet to go on sale, you are now contemplating preponing the game due to Navratri? The festive calendar was not hidden. Fans deserve better.
Meeting…
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) July 26, 2023
Imagining the tough situation of the cricket fans who have booked flights, hotels etc. at non-refundable inflated rates. Due to this date change of the match, they will heavy losses. #CWC2023 #indvspak @BCCI @cricketworldcup https://t.co/E1Dz85CzQP
— Kaushik (@ubercool9) July 26, 2023
