World Cup 2023: PCB 'agrees' to changes in schedule

 LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to sources, has agreed to the changes in the World Cup 2023 schedule put forward by the International Cricket Council.

The ICC had contacted Pakistan, informing it that changes needed to be made to the schedule. In response, the board, sources told Geo News Tuesday, agreed to the proposal.

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In line with the new schedule, the match venues will not shift, only the dates have been changed. The ICC will announce the updated schedule soon. 

The Indian media had reported that security agencies have advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to alter the itinerary in light of Navratri, a festival celebrated with mass participation across Gujarat, which will fall on the 15th of October when the crucial Pakistan vs India match was set to take place.

Ten teams will fight for the elusive title across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final.

The day matches will start at 10:00am Pakistan Standard Time (PST) while all other matches will be day-night fixtures starting at 01:30pm (PST).

If Pakistan qualify for the semi-finals, they will play in Kolkata.

If India qualify for the semi-finals, they will play in Mumbai unless playing against Pakistan, in which case they will play in Kolkata.

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