Thiruvananthapuram reportedly to host some matches of upcoming ODI World Cup 2023

2023 is the year of the ODI World Cup and the biggest event of the game will be hosted by India in October. However, this is the first time when India will be hosting the entire World Cup. They hosted the major world event earlier but as a joint venue. But this time the fans from all over the country will be able to enjoy the live action.

Meanwhile, according to some sources, Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala, is emerging as a serious contender to host games during the forthcoming ODI World Cup 2023. The famous cricket competition, which will take place in India in October and November, is likely to choose Thiruvananthapuram's Greenfield Stadium as one of its host cities.

“When the apex cricket body officially announces the ODI World Cup schedule, Thiruvananthapuram’s name should figure in it. However, it (Thiruvananthapuram) is unlikely to get any matches involving India. Sri Lanka may play there and there could be a couple of other matches as well.” a source was quoted as saying by Cricket Addictor.

India's squad building process to start soon

Talking about India’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, the process of the squad building will soon start and it will be interesting to see if any youngster or new face can make it to the squad or not. Meanwhile, according to Jayesh George, the president of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) and a former joint secretary of the Indian Cricket Board, they have asked the official cricket board of India to take the Greenfield Stadium into consideration for hosting some games, they will still have to wait for official confirmation because the schedule hasn't been released.

“It is true that we have requested the Indian Cricket Board to consider Thiruvananthapuram as a World Cup venue. We are hopeful of getting some games too. However, we are still awaiting an official confirmation from the Indian Cricket Board and cricket’s governing body.” the source added.