The HCA has raised security concerns surrounding the ODI World Cup warm-up match, initially slated for September 29. These concerns are primarily linked to the festivals Ganesh Visarjan and Milan-Un-Nabi, both concluding on September 28. Security agencies have expressed reservations about ensuring adequate safety measures during this period.

Additionally, there are apprehensions regarding two consecutive ODI World Cup 2023 league games scheduled for October 9 and October 10 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. Security agencies have reiterated their concerns about these matches. The HCA has conveyed these apprehensions to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), especially given that tickets for these ODI World Cup encounters are already on sale.

The HCA has expressed frustration over the absence of proper communication from the Indian cricket board. Despite their efforts to engage local authorities in discussions, they have not received an official letter outlining the revised schedule. This comes in stark contrast to the Indian board’s confirmation of the initial schedule back in June, as there has been no communication since then.

Local authorities have informed the HCA that they must reconsider the matches scheduled for October 9 and 10 due to their inability to provide adequate security coverage for one of these games. The game on October 10 involves Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the match on the 9th features New Zealand against the Netherlands. The Hyderabad Police have made it clear that they cannot manage the necessary security arrangements, especially for the Pakistan game.