In a recent announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled revised dates for nine upcoming ICC World Cup fixtures later this year, bringing about noteworthy changes for cricket enthusiasts.

Of particular significance, the eagerly awaited encounter between India and Pakistan, initially planned for October 15 in Ahmedabad, has now been moved forward to October 14, intensifying the excitement surrounding this marquee match.

As a result of this modification, the game between England and Afghanistan, originally designated for October 14 in Delhi, has been shifted to October 15, presenting fans with a day of back-to-back thrilling matches.

Consequently, several additional adjustments have been made to the original fixture list. Pakistan’s scheduled match against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad will now occur on October 10 instead of the initially set date of October 12, whereas the anticipated face-off between South Africa and Australia in Lucknow has been relocated from October 13 to October 12.

Followers of the sport should also take note of the alteration to the New Zealand versus Bangladesh fixture in Chennai, which has been brought forward from October 14 to October 13. Furthermore, the game involving England and Bangladesh in Dharamsala, originally set as a day-night fixture, will now be a daytime match on October 10.

In addition, the previously designated double-header for November 12—comprising the matches between England and Pakistan in Kolkata, as well as Australia and Bangladesh in Pune—will now take place on November 11. Lastly, the final league match for India against Netherlands in Bengaluru, initially planned for November 11, has been rescheduled to November 12.

These modifications to the ICC World Cup schedule promise an even more exhilarating and action-packed series of matches, making it a not-to-be-missed event for cricket aficionados across the globe. Stay tuned for further updates and ensure you catch all the enthralling moments that this tournament has in store.