Additional World Cup schedule adjustments are unlikely to occur: Rajeev Shukla | Cricket Information – Instances of India

NEW DELHI: Experiences have emerged indicating that the Hyderabad Cricket Affiliation (HCA) has raised apprehensions relating to the internet hosting of consecutive World Cup matches. In response, Rajeev Shukla, vice-president of the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), has said that any additional modifications to the World Cup schedule are inconceivable.
The HCA’s issues had been dropped at mild as they alerted the BCCI in regards to the potential challenges in offering sufficient safety for 2 essential encounters: New Zealand vs Netherlands on October 9 and Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on October 10.

Rajeev Shukla, who oversees the Hyderabad venue for the World Cup, has conveyed his dedication to addressing the difficulty. Nonetheless, he emphasised that altering the World Cup schedule is a posh endeavour, involving a number of stakeholders.

“I’m accountable for the Hyderabad venue for WC. If there will likely be any problem or something, I’ll attempt to get it resolved. It’s not simple to vary the World Cup schedule and it is unlikely to occur. Solely BCCI cannot change the schedule, groups, ICC, all concerned,” Rajeev Shukla clarified.

Earlier within the event preparations, changes had been made to the schedule resulting from logistical issues. Notably, the India-Pakistan match was rescheduled to a special day, together with eight different matches within the event.

The HCA, now below the administration of a Supreme Courtroom-appointed physique, additionally voiced issues in regards to the feasibility of all 4 taking part groups acquiring adequate follow on the Rajiv Gandhi Worldwide Stadium.
The upcoming Cricket World Cup stands as the most important iteration of the occasion, that includes ten groups competing throughout ten venues from October 5 to November 19. The event’s inaugural and shutting matches will likely be hosted on the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. All through the occasion’s 46-day length, a complete of 48 matches will happen.

As per the present schedule, Sri Lanka are scheduled to reach in Hyderabad on October eight after a day match in opposition to South Africa in Delhi on October 7. Pakistan and the Netherlands, in the meantime, will launch their campaigns in Hyderabad on October 6 and return for his or her second group match. New Zealand are set to land in Hyderabad on October 9 after contesting the event opener in opposition to England on October 5 in Ahmedabad.
The scenario underscores the intricate logistics and a number of components at play in orchestrating a event of this magnitude, with stakeholders working collectively to make sure the sleek execution of the ODI World Cup.
(With inputs from ANI)