BCCI is completely aware of what we are trying to do," said an HCA official on condition of anonymity. The back-to-back games in Hyderabad were part of 9 changes in the ODI World Cup 2023 schedule by BCCI.
The security agencies of Hyderabad raised concern over the consecutive games and said they won't be able to provide security if New Zealand vs Netherlands match is played as scheduled. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla shot down the request and said no further change will be made to the World Cup fixture.
The senior official added that multiple stakeholders are involved in a World Cup event and he will resolve the matter in some other manner. "I am in charge of the Hyderabad venue for WC.
If there will be any issue or anything, will try to get it resolved. It is not easy to change the World Cup schedule and it’s unlikely to happen.
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