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Reportedly the Narendra Modi Stadium has been shortlisted to host the ODI World Cup final (AFP and BCCI Image)
Twelve venues will host 48 matches to be played over a 46-day period in the 2023 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup
The 2023 ODI World Cup in India is set to begin from October 5 and end on November 19, with 48 matches to be played over a period of 46 days, according to a report. of Ahmedabad Narendra Modi According to ESPNcricinfo, the stadium is set to finalize a total of 12 venues to host WC matches in India.
other than ahmedabad Cricket The World Cup will be played in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot and Mumbai. The BCCI has not specifically finalized the venues for any sport, even though the ICC usually confirms the World Cup schedule at least a year in advance. The international board has had to wait for the BCCI to get the necessary clearance from the Indian government and a clear idea about the effects of monsoon at different places at different times.
The release of the schedule has been delayed due to two other hurdles – the BCCI securing tax exemption for the tournament from the Indian government as well as the diplomatic hurdle of the Pakistan cricket team’s participation in the country.
India last hosted the World Cup in 2011, but they were not the sole hosts in that edition as Bangladesh and Sri Lanka were also co-hosts of the mega ICC event at that time. M S Dhoni Won the World Cup trophy in 2011 after hitting the iconic six off Sri Lanka’s Nuwan Kulasekara in the final at the Wankhede Stadium.
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