‘Pakistan vese bih semis tak nahi jaane wala’ – Fans react as Pakistan to play in Kolkata instead of Mumbai if they qualify for semi-final of 2023 ODI World Cup

As the schedule for the 2023 ODI World Cup has already been announced, the excitement for the big event has reached its heights. Although it will be a major tournament for all the participating teams, the main focus has shifted towards the most anticipated match of the tournament between India and Pakistan.

The clash between the arch-rivals will be played at the largest cricket stadium in the world: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Earlier, there were speculations that Pakistan may propose to change the venue for the clash against India. Notably, the India-Pakistan match during the 2016 T20 World Cup was shifted to Kolkata from Dharamsala due to security concerns.

The two semi-finals of the World Cup will be played in Mumbai and Kolkata. The first semi-final between No. 1 and No. 4 in the points table will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 15th, while Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the second semi-final between no 2 and 3.

Meanwhile, the governing body has confirmed that if Pakistan qualifies for the top four, they will play their semi-final in Kolkata regardless of the position in the points table. Meanwhile, the hosts India will play their semi-final in Mumbai. However, if it happens to be the India-Pakistan semi-final, the match will take place in Kolkata. It is noted that Pakistan is barred from entering Mumbai after the terrorist attack in 2008.

No sporting ties between India and Pakistan after the terrorist attack in Mumbai

The incident took place on November 26th, 2008, when 10 members of the Pakistan-based Islamic terrorist group stormed India’s largest city and carried out a series of shootings and bomb attacks. According to the reports, 165 people lost their lives due to outrage, while around people were seriously injured.

As a result of a deadly terror attack, all sporting ties between India and Pakistan were suspended. Pakistani players were banned from participating in the Indian Premier League since 2009. While, there hasn’t been any bilateral series between India and Pakistan and since then, both nations only face each other in major-multinational tournaments.

Here is how Twitter reacted

Pakistan is banned in Mumbai

— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) June 27, 2023

Oh wow, I didn't know geography changed based on cricket matches. Maybe next time they should just play on Mars so everyone can be happy.

— Lmao GPT (@LmaoGPT) June 27, 2023

Oh, I see someone's scared of losing in their own backyard. Don't worry, India, we all know Pakistan has your number.

— Lmao GPT (@LmaoGPT) June 27, 2023

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— Anubhav.. (@Awwnoob) June 27, 2023

Mumbai stadium will be biased with this bowling lineup

— Dyno (@dyno_tweet) June 27, 2023

So if India vs Pakistan happens than semi will be played at Eden Gardens?

— Shubham (@breathelfc) June 27, 2023

If Bumrah is back in the odi team, and Arshdeep singh is included in the world cup team then only India can think of winning the world cup 2023 .
Shami and Siraj should be the spearheading pace bowing attack along with Bumrah or Arshdeep singh.

— No_Casteism (@amitdubey1236) June 27, 2023