India is set to host the ODI World Cup from October 5 to November 19 in the country across a dozen venues. However, the Indian Cricket Board is struggling to announce new fixtures due to poor scheduling. After Ahmedabad, the police in Kolkata have expressed security concerns while hosting a World Cup game.
Kolkata’s Eden Gardens is set to host Pakistan vs England match on November 12, but the latest development has raised concern over the game. The administrative authorities have been reached out to by the Kolkata police as they raise concerns over security arrangements. The reason behind the issue is yet to be revealed, but it creates a ruckus among fans.
It’s worth noting that earlier, Ahmedabad police asked the Indian Cricket Board to reschedule India vs Pakistan match due to security issues. The police department informed the board that due to Navratri, it is very difficult to secure two major events in the city. After this, the Indian board has delayed the iconic match by a day. However, the official schedule has yet to be updated.
The Indian Cricket Board is satisfied with the arrangements at Eden Gardens
Meanwhile, a 21-member logistics and administrative delegation of the Indian Cricket Board and Apex Cricket Council reached Eden Gardens on Saturday. The delegation inspected the grounds and stadium to ensure arrangements for the marquee event. It also asked them to fulfil some requirements, which the CAB chief assured them of.
It’s worth noting that Eden Gardens is set to host some iconic games in the upcoming World Cup. On November 5, India will face England on the ground, while Pakistan will face them on November 12. Eden is also going to host a semifinal, while another one will be hosted at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The final game of the marquee event will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.
Here is how fans react to the Kolkata police’s security concern:
I’m struggling to think of a WC that has been more shambolic in its organisation. I hope things improve once the cricket gets going. The players and fans deserve a professionally run tournament.
With all the resources at it’s disposal, this must be so embarrassing for the BCCI.
— WG RumblePants (@WG_RumblePants) August 5, 2023
BCCI are the worst
— Matthew Knights (@mattknights1997) August 5, 2023
NSG aajao bhai log !
— Raj (@forextrads) August 5, 2023
Kolkata police nhi STF lgao
— Ayush ??? (@vkkings007) August 5, 2023
Bcz of #Kalipuja and #Diwali the security deployment will be an issue for Eng v Pak match in Kolkata. That's understandable but how #BCCI is handling this #CWC23 schedule thing being the richest board in the world is absolutely pathetic ??#CricketTwitter
— Dipanjan Chatterjee (@I_am_DipC) August 5, 2023
@BCCI should be banned from hosting any icc event in future. It's pathetic & shameful ????
— Satya P Singh(spbtctrade) (@spsinghweb) August 5, 2023
What a great planning from bcci, we still don't have complete schedule. Icc should not give any icc event to India if they can't even give a schedule 2 months before world cup
— Muhammad raza (@Muhammad_Raza45) August 5, 2023
What a great planning from bcci, we still don't have complete schedule. Icc should not give any icc event to India if they can't even give a schedule 2 months before world cup
— Muhammad raza (@Muhammad_Raza45) August 5, 2023
Big Shame! World Cup 2 Months K baad Shruru hone Wala Hai…or Ye Cricket Associations Abhi Problem Batana Shuru Kar rahe Hain Phle Se Soye Hue the Kya?… Or Bcci 1 no. ki Faltu Cricketing Board Hai ReSchedule Announce kab Hoga uska Kuch Aata Pata nahi Hai
— Nehal Kumar (@NehalKu29406484) August 5, 2023
Durga puja is much more important for us than this tinpot match
— KKR_FanBoy ?? (@SayanGh24836886) August 5, 2023
england/australia ko hi karwaane do bhai wc.
yaha 60m ke grounds, filthy air quality, non-lush outfields , akash bhosda aur murli karthik jaise commentators aur desh ka current environment ??.
rehne do bhai— sam (@sanyamtaparia) August 5, 2023
Good. Now Scotland can play in the place of land Pak team
— Abiram (@abiram_025) August 5, 2023
