World Cup 2023: How much the craze for cricket is in India is not hidden from anyone, and when it comes to the World Cup, everyone eagerly waits for it. India will host the ODI World Cup this year. In this tournament with ten teams, the BCCI selected 12 places, i.e. a dozen places for the venue. The BCCI has finalized the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as the largest stadium for the World Cup final.
According to reports, the ODI World Cup is supposed to start on October 5.
The World Cup final is likely to be held in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad aside, the shortlist for venues comprises Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot and Mumbai
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) March 22, 2023
The BCCI has shortlisted the largest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, for the World Cup final match. That means the last is almost certain to be held here. The tournament will run for 46 days. During this, 48 games, including three playoffs, will be played between 10 teams.
BCCI has shortlisted Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamshala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Indore, for matches, as Rajkot and Mumbai, including Ahmedabad. By the way, the dates of ICC tournaments are announced a year in advance.
The dates and venues of the ODI World Cup have been revealed in the ESPNcricinfo report. Accordingly, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has shortlisted a dozen venues for the 10-team tournament. During this, 48 matches will be played in the 46-day-long game. BCCI is waiting for approval from the Government of India on some critical issues. The two significant issues are visa clearance for the Pakistan team and getting tax exemption for the tournament.
Assurance Given To Pakistan
The last ICC meeting was held in Dubai. It has been told in the reports that in this meeting, the BCCI has assured that Pakistan will get a visa to tour India for the World Cup. Regarding the tax exemption, it is expected that the BCCI will soon update the ICC about the exact position of the Government of India.
