Clash of dates
The International Cricket Council (ICC) had initially planned for this exciting fixture to kickstart the tournament on the first day of Navratri, a significant festival celebrated in Gujarat. However, security agencies have raised apprehensions about the potential strain on resources and personnel during the festive period. Consequently, they have advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reconsider the chosen date.
The BCCI is currently exploring alternative options, and a final decision is expected soon.
The issue
The security agencies have expressed concerns about hosting a high-profile match like India vs. Pakistan during Navratri. Given that thousands of fans are expected to travel to Ahmedabad for the game, security personnel might face challenges managing the festivities and the match simultaneously.
Meme fest
Amidst these developments, people have taken to sharing memes about the date change, particularly as some fans had already made travel arrangements based on the original schedule.
Scheduling dilemma
While many have requested the BCCI to maintain the original dates, some argue that altering the schedule might be unfair to the Pakistan team, potentially leading to a hectic travel itinerary.
Reports indicate that the much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan match could be moved up by a day, as providing adequate police security on October 15, the beginning of a Hindu festival, may be challenging.
Rivalry
India and Pakistan have had a longstanding rivalry since gaining independence in 1947, engaging in three wars and continuing to display tensions at times. However, the ICC remains hopeful that Pakistan will obtain government permission to travel to India for the World Cup.
In the past decade, the two neighbouring teams have only played each other in multi-team events at neutral venues, further adding to the excitement surrounding this potential match.
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