**BCCI asks state associations to forego hosting ODIs during bilateral season**
– The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has requested all the 10 state associations hosting matches for the 2023 ODI World Cup to voluntarily give up their turn to host an ODI during the bilateral international season.
– BCCI secretary Jay Shah sent a letter to the state associations on June 28, stating that he had made the request during a meeting on June 26, a day before the 2023 World Cup schedule was announced.
– Shah mentioned that his request was unanimously agreed upon by all the state units.
– The decision comes after several state units expressed disappointment at missing out on hosting matches for the 2023 World Cup.
– The excluded venues can now hope to receive more bilateral matches in the upcoming India season.
– Australia is scheduled to visit India for a three-match ODI series in September, followed by a possible series against Afghanistan.
– After the World Cup, India will play a five-match T20I series against Australia at home.
– In January-February 2025, England is expected to play a five-Test series in India, followed by Test matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand.
– The 2023 World Cup will be hosted across 12 venues in India, with warm-up matches scheduled from September 29 to October 3.
**BCCI secretary’s letter highlights equal opportunities for state associations**
– In the letter to the state associations, BCCI secretary Jay Shah proposed a fair distribution of matches for the 2023 World Cup.
– He requested the hosting associations, except for the Assam Cricket Association and Kerala Cricket Association, to voluntarily forego their turn to host an ODI during the bilateral international season.
– Shah expressed his appreciation to all the hosting associations for their selflessness and understanding in embracing this resolution.
– The decision aims to ensure equal opportunities for all state associations to be a part of the prestigious event.
– The BCCI secretary’s proposal was accepted by all the World Cup staging units.
The 2023 ODI World Cup will be a highly anticipated event in cricket, and the BCCI’s decision to ask state associations to forego hosting ODIs during the bilateral season ensures a fair distribution of matches. This move will provide opportunities for the excluded venues to host more bilateral matches in the upcoming India season. The BCCI’s request was unanimously agreed upon by all the concerned state units, showcasing the spirit of cooperation and unity within the cricketing fraternity. The 2023 World Cup will be hosted across 12 venues in India, with warm-up matches scheduled to take place before the tournament.
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