Many Indians don’t just like cricket; they are particularly fond of their cricket team, especially when they’re winning! India is dampening the excitement of the most thrilling event in cricket. There were hardly 200 spectators in the opening match of World Cup 2023 between England and New Zealand. The sight of an empty stadium for the very first match is quite telling. We have two strong teams, with one being the reigning champion and the other as the runner-up from the last edition, yet the stadium remains empty.
Disappointing to see World Cup opening in front of just a few hundred spectators in Ahmedabad. Very disappointing. Shoaib Akhtar
I’m also glad India didn’t get to play any warm-up matches. It might not be a big deal in the grand scheme of things, but still…
