The much-anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023 will start in India this Thursday. It promises exciting matches and intense competition in the tournament. However, some reports say that fans may miss the traditional grand opening ceremony that has evolved to be a customary tradition for many sporting events. The subcontinent hosted the last Cricket World Cup in 2011. Co-hosted by India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka providing memorable cricketing moments. Meanwhile it had also begun with a grand opening ceremony in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s beautiful capital.
The Cricket World Cup this year won’t have an extravagant inauguration ceremony. Reports states that the tournament’s organizers have decided not to hold a grand opening ceremony in order to let the cricket action speak for itself. The opening match England vs New Zealand is going to take place at Ahmedabad’s iconic Narendra Modi Stadium.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have organized a special “Captains’ Day” event on Wednesday. The glorious World Cup trophy will be the centerpiece of photoshoots and interviews with the media with the captains of all 10 teams.
Reports suggest that the BCCI had initially planned an all-star opening ceremony in Ahmedabad on the night before of the World Cup. However, these plans were ultimately set aside. The ceremony was planned to feature renowned Bollywood celebrities such as Ranveer Singh, Arijit Singh, Tamannaah Bhatia, Shreya Ghoshal, and Asha Bhosle. The star-studded extravaganza would have followed the Captains’ Day event. It would exhibit a spectacular display of fireworks and a mesmerizing laser show.
Cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for the start of the Cricket World Cup 2023. But this time they have to contend with a slight deviation from tradition. The absence of a grand opening ceremony does not diminish the excitement and anticipation surrounding this prestigious event. As the world’s cricketing elite composed to compete for glory fans can expect nothing short of enthralling matches and unforgettable moments on the field. The journey to cricketing supremacy begins, and the world is watching in eager anticipation.