Indian media on Monday reported that the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 scheduled to begin on October 5 at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad will not have an opening ceremony.
Cricket fans were waiting to see the opening ceremony of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 4.
However, it seems now that the event has been cancelled for unspecified reasons.
No opening ceremony for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. #CWC23
— Subhayan Chakraborty (@CricSubhayan) October 2, 2023
No opening ceremony in World Cup 2023. [RevSportz] pic.twitter.com/cgXhXJ909h
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 2, 2023
This grand event was to follow captains' day when all 10 team captains had to be in attendance. However, Indian media has reported that captains' day will take place as scheduled.
There is likelihood of a closing ceremony or one before the highly-anticipated India versus Pakistan match.
Updates on Ceremony in this World Cup 2023: (Dainik Jagran)
— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) October 2, 2023
- No Opening ceremony.
- There will be Closing ceremony or
- A ceremony before IND vs PAK match.
- The presentation have been given to BCCI officals. pic.twitter.com/uGFhM2iqVy
This is a departure from the usual tradition of major tournaments.
The tournament will kick off with a match between the finalists of the previous edition, England and New Zealand.
Earlier, it was reported that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had pulled out all the stops to make the opening ceremony a memorable one.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Opening Ceremony preparations at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad late night. pic.twitter.com/z6DBqqnkdE
— Baljeet Singh (@ImTheBaljeet) September 27, 2023
Bollywood A-listers including Ranveer Singh were set to perform while renowned artists such as Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, and legendary Asha Bhosle had to grace the stage with their performances.
