‘Abh paisa barbaad’- Fans react as India Vs Pakistan World Cup match likely to be rescheduled due to security reasons

With less than 100 days left for the ODI World Cup, the highly anticipated India Vs Pakistan match on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. It might get rescheduled to some different date or stadium, due to security concerns, as this year also marks the first day of Navratri a significant festival celebrated all over India, especially in Gujarat.

According to the reports, agencies advised the Indian Cricket Board to reschedule the game due to security concerns. Meanwhile, Indian Cricket Board secretary Jay Shah has invited state associations hosting World Cup matches to a conference in the national capital on July 27 to examine security issues for the Indo-Pak match in Ahmedabad and maybe arrange a new date.

We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon: Source

According to a source, “We are mulling the options that we have and a decision will be taken soon. 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.”

The letter stated, “I feel it will be in the best interest of all concerned that we meet again to exchange notes and take stock of any issue which needs discussion and decision. Accordingly, you are hereby requested to attend a meeting of the World Cup hosting associations.”

The Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket stadium in the world right now. It can occupy more than 1 lakh people, with the stadium hosting four games with the final. It will host the tournament opener, New Zealand Vs England, India vs Pakistan, England vs Australia, and the final.

India and Pakistan have had a fierce rivalry for a long time, not only politically, but also on the cricket field. The history of India vs. Pakistan One Day International (ODI) World Cup matches attests to some of the most exciting cricketing moments. With the stage set for Cricket’s biggest festival, it will be a difficult task to revise the dates.

Here’s how fans reacted: