Cricket enthusiasts have been eagerly awaiting the chance to witness India's journey in the ODI World Cup 2023. Now, the wait is nearly over. Ticket sales for India's much-anticipated matches in Chennai, Delhi, and Pune are set to go live on Thursday, August 31, starting from 8 PM IST. Fans can purchase tickets via the official Cricket World Cup ticketing website, tickets.cricketworldcup.com.
India is slated to go head-to-head with Australia at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, October 8. Following that clash, India will battle Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 11. The Indian team will then square off against Bangladesh at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium (MCA) in Pune on Thursday, October 19.
For those interested in attending matches in other Indian cities, additional ticket releases are planned. On September 1, tickets for games in Dharamsala, Lucknow, and Mumbai will become available. Bangalore and Kolkata will follow suit with ticket sales beginning on September 2, and tickets for the Ahmedabad match will go live on September 3. Fans eager to catch the tournament's semi-finals and finals can mark their calendars for September 15, when those tickets will be released.
As India prepares for the World Cup, the squad is dealing with some notable injuries. KL Rahul has been ruled out of initial group-stage matches against Nepal and Pakistan, while Jasprit Bumrah's recent return from injury is being closely watched. Veteran players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are tipped to play crucial roles, boasting over a decade of experience in the 50-over format. With India's last ICC trophy win dating back to 2013, the looming question is whether the team can bring home another championship this year.
Meanwhile, the highly anticipated ODI World Cup 2023's grand opening ceremony is set to be staged in Ahmedabad on October 4 which will set the momentum for the tournament opener between England and New Zealand on October 5.
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