BCCI to Provide Free Drinking Water For World Cup 2023 Spectators: Ahead of the much-awaited start of the ICC men’s ODI World Cup 2023, BCCI secretary Jay Shaw announces that BCCI will provide free drinking water for spectators at stadiums across India.
BCCI to Provide Free Drinking Water For World Cup 2023 Spectators
As per ICC Men’s Cricket ODI World Cup 2023 schedule, England and New Zealand will play the first match of the tournament on October 5 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. A total of 48 matches will be played between 10 participating teams across 10 venues in different cities across India.
It will be the first time the competition is held entirely in India; three previous editions were partially hosted there – 1987, 1996, and 2011. As of the previous edition, the 2023 edition will also follow the same format where each participating team will play the other nine teams once in the group stage where a total of 45 group matches will be played.
The top 4 teams of the ICC ODI World Cup points table will enter the knockout stage to play semifinal 1 and semifinal 2.
The first game of the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 will be played between the 2019 World Cup finalists – England and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
With hours ahead of the World Cup 2023 start, Jay Shah in his official X handle wrote “Exciting times ahead as we anticipate the first ball of @ICC @cricketworldcup 2023! I am proud to announce that we’re providing FREE mineral and packaged drinking water for spectators at stadiums across India. Stay hydrated and enjoy the games! Let’s create unforgettable memories during CWC 2023!”
🏏 Exciting times ahead as we anticipate the first ball of @ICC @cricketworldcup 2023 ! 🌟
I am proud to announce that we’re providing FREE mineral and packaged drinking water for spectators at stadiums across India. Stay hydrated and enjoy the games!
🏟️ Let’s create… pic.twitter.com/rAuIfV5fCR
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) October 5, 2023
Three players across both teams(England and New Zealand) are set to miss the opening match of the grand event owing to various injuries.
