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'Bookings ki hai logon ne uska kya hoga' - Fans react as India vs Pakistan ODI World Cup clash on October 15 likely to be rescheduled

The much-awaited India-Pakistan ODI World Cup match on October 15 is likely to be rescheduled due to security concerns.

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The much-awaited clash of the 2023 ODI World Cup India vs Pakistan is likely to be rescheduled as the original date October 15 marks the first day of Navratri. Due to security concerns, the Indian Cricket Board has been asked to revise the itinerary as the significant festival is celebrated with Garba nights across Gujarat, the host city of the blockbuster clash.

Many fans have already planned their travel according to the original date and have made hotel bookings at expensive rates. There are also reports that some even booked hospital beds as hotel prices soared in Ahmedabad in light of the high-profile clash. If the game is rescheduled, it could turn into a nightmare for thousands of fans.

"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,” a senior Indian Cricket Board official told The Indian Express.

Jay Shah invited World Cup hosting associations to a meeting

The reports also stated that the Indian Cricket Board Secretary Jay Shah invited the associations hosting World Cup matches to a meeting in New Delhi on July 27. Security concerns around Ahmedabad may be brought to the notice of the board members and a new date for the match may be finalised.

“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,” Shah sent a letter to all state associations states.

The Narendra Modi Stadium will host a total of five matches, including the tournament opener between defending champions England and New Zealand on October 5.

Here's how fans reacted to the reports of IND vs PAK ODI World Cup clash might be rescheduled:

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