Is ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup’s Opening Ceremony To Be Called Off? Nation Wants To Know!

by Shreya Ghosh
Is ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup’s Opening Ceremony To Be Called Off? Nation Wants To Know!

We are so close to the mega day! We are less than 24 hours away from the start of the much-awaited ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup. Cricket fans cannot contain their enthusiasm and excitement for the marquee tournament to begin. Ahead of the World Cup, an opening ceremony has been scheduled in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on October 4. A lot of buzz and confusion are going on about this event.

Entire World Is Excited For The Opening Ceremony!

Here’s a picture of the star-studded lineup of renowned artists planned to perform at the Narendra Modi Stadium for the grand inaugural ceremony.

Who’s who of the Bollywood industry are expected to grace their presence in this magnificent event and entertain the audience and fans with their magical performances. From Asha Bhosle to Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Ranveer Singh, and more. With grand and vivacious performances, there are plans for displays of a laser show and fireworks. Just like any other cricketing tournament in India, there are expectations for the World Cup and its opening ceremony to be breathtaking.

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Will The Event Take Place Today? Here’s What We Know!

Opening Ceremony
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Different reports are surfacing online stating about the likely chances of the opening ceremony being skipped this year. Different sources are mentioning all kinds of information and all these can be confusing for the fans to understand. It looks like the opening ceremony is going to be called off, according to a report by Outlook India. There are tons of reports claiming that there will be no ceremony celebrations at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium a day before the World Cup starts.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not made any official comments on the ongoing buzz about the cancellation of the opening ceremony. These are all the updates that we have right now. We will keep you updated with further information.

The tournament is kickstarting with an intense match between the finalists of ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup; England vs New Zealand. Narendra Modi Stadium is hosting the clash on October 5, 2023.

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