Here is why the World Cup 2023 warm-up match for Pakistan in Hyderabad is to be played behind closed doors
The warm-up match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 between Pakistan and New Zealand on September 29 will be played behind closed doors because of the advice of local security agencies in Hyderabad. The board of control for cricket in India said on Monday that the game coincides with a local festival, and the security agencies were not sure about the preparations. The press release by BCCI also stated that the fans who have already booked their tickets for the game will be refunded due to the cancellation.
BCCI said in a press release that "the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up match between New Zealand and Pakistan scheduled to take place in Hyderabad on September 29 will now take place behind closed doors as per the advice of the local security agencies. The match in Hyderabad coincides with festivals on the day, and large gatherings are expected around the city. The spectators who bought tickets for the game will receive a full refund.”