
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering October 2, 2027, Gandhi Jayanti, as the opening date for the next ODI World Cup, according to a report on NDTV Sports. The move is intended as a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
The tournament, to be co-hosted by India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, will be the first 50-over World Cup since India won the title in 2023. The ICC has not confirmed the schedule yet.
If approved, the final is likely in early November 2027. A formal announcement is expected in the coming months.
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