ICC ODI World Cup 2023: This year’s cricket World Cup holds a unique distinction as it is the first time in the tournament’s history that India is the exclusive host, in contrast to previous editions like 1987, 1996, and 2011 when India shared hosting duties with neighbouring countries. The 2011 World Cup, held in India, culminated with India, led by MS Dhoni, securing victory by defeating Sri Lanka in a thrilling final at Mumbai’s renowned Wankhede Stadium. Fans are all excited to watch the matches, but, there are a few things every fan should be aware of before going to the stadium.
Venues for ICC World Cup 2023
The 13th 50-over mega tournament kicked off on October 5, 2023, and is scheduled to conclude on November 19, 2023. This prestigious sporting spectacle involves ten strong national teams competing for the highly sought-after trophy. The participating countries comprise Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka.
This cricketing journey unfolds across ten distinctive venues spread throughout India, each possessing its own unique charm and historical significance. These venues have been thoughtfully chosen to provide the ideal setting for high-intensity cricket action.
They include the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore, M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Eden Gardens in Kolkata, Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and MCA International Stadium in Pune.
What are the prohibited things inside the stadium?
Due to the immense significance of this cricketing event, the state association boards responsible for hosting matches at these ten stadiums have taken extensive measures to ensure the safety and security of all attendees. They have issued comprehensive guidelines that explicitly prohibit a wide range of items within the stadium premises.
These prohibited items encompass “coins, pens, bottles, cameras, intoxicants, tobacco, alcohol, pencils, whistles, helmets, food, selfie sticks, drone cameras, banners, clothing with religious or political influence, audio recorders, bags, backpacks, cans, flags, inflammable substances, laptops, lighters, matchboxes, musical instruments, posters, banners, power banks, sprays, balloons, blocks, tobacco, gutkha, helmets, wooden sticks, radios, sporting balls, and more.”
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