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ICC plans to start 2027 ODI World Cup on Gandhi Jayanti
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…
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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