ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule LIVE: World Cup starts on 5 October, India vs Pakistan on 15 October

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ICC World Cup 2023 schedule graphics:

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World Cup schedule revealed: The World Cup will start on 5 October with England facing New Zealand. The final will be on 19 November. India play Pakistan on 15 October.

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As per a news agency, the World Cup in India will be held in 12 cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune and Thiruvananthapuram.

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The ICC World Cup trophy had a meteoric launch on Monday as it was launched 120,000 feet above earth before being brought back to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. Cricket World Cup trophy is one of the first world trophies to go to space.

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On Monday, it was reported that Mumbai and Kolkata will host the semi-finals and the final will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The semis were to be held at Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium and Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium as per the draft schedule.

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Another important detail from the draft schedule is that India are to play Pakistan on 15 October in Ahmedabad. We will have to see if it stays the same in the final schedule. Also, Pakistan are still to get their government's approval for travelling to India.

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Welcome to the live coverage of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 schedule announcement. The fixtures are expected to come out at any time. As per the draft schedule, the tournament will start on 5 October.