International Cricket Council (ICC) chief Geoff Allardice revealed that the ICC will publish the schedule for the ODI World Cup 2023 as quickly as attainable but additionally added that they’re but to obtain the schedule from the internet hosting nation India. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah beforehand confirmed that the schedule will likely be launched throughout the ongoing World Test Championship ultimate (June 7 to June 11), however now Allardyce’s assertion suggests an additional delay.
India host the 50-over World Cup in October-November this yr however there isn’t a official replace on the schedule and venues but. ICC revealed the schedule for the earlier two 50-over World Cup tournaments (2015 and 2019) greater than a yr superior. However, Allardice, whereas talking to BBC on Wednesday, June 7, harassed that they want to seek the advice of with the taking part groups and broadcasters earlier than saying the schedule and delivering a profitable occasion.
“I think even today (Wednesday) we might be receiving the schedule from the hosts, and we’ve just got a bit of consultation to do with all the participating teams and the broadcasters. Then we’ll be publishing that as soon as we possibly can,” Allardice mentioned. “When we placed on occasions, we very a lot work hand in hand with the hosts.
“And in some places, there’s a lot of consultation that needs to take place, both within the cricket system and with governments, etc. There’s a lot of responsibility on a host to deliver a good event, and they’ve got to go through the right checks and balances.”
When requested about Pakistan’s involvement in the World Cup in India, Allardice tried to fend off the query by saying that ICC will give an announcement solely after receiving the schedule.
“Until I see the schedule… I’m waiting, and I’m hoping that I’ll see something in the next day or two on that,” he mentioned. “Our occasions group could be very skilled at placing on cricket occasions in all totally different nations, and also you management what you management.
