Heartbreak For Mohali Fans: No World Cup Matches At Iconic Stadium

The eagerly anticipated schedule for the upcoming World Cup 2023 has been revealed by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

With just 100 days to go until the tournament commences, cricket enthusiasts have been eagerly planning their schedules. Surprisingly, Mohali, a city that played a significant role in the 2011 World Cup, has been overlooked this time.

 

In the previous edition, the esteemed IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali proudly hosted three matches, including the epic semi-final between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. However, this time, it seems that fate has dealt a different hand to Mohali. Punjab Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer has expressed his discontent with this decision, attributing it to political influences.

 

Hayer firmly believes that the exclusion of Mohali from the list of host cities is a result of political interference. He vows to take up the issue with the BCCI, determined to shed light on the matter. In a video shared by ANI, he voiced his concerns, stating, "The Punjab government will raise this issue with the BCCI."

 

While Mohali bears the brunt of this disappointment, another venue facing a similar fate is Hyderabad. Though it will host three matches during the World Cup, none of the host teams, including India, will compete there. Instead, Pakistan will take on two qualifier teams, while New Zealand will face one of the qualifying teams on October 6, 9, and 12.

 

As the countdown to the World Cup continues, the absence of Mohali on the list of host cities serves as a reminder of the complexity and politics that surround such prestigious events. Cricket fans across the globe will anxiously await further developments as the tournament draws near, hoping that the spirit of the game prevails above all else.

 

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