Amitabh Bachchan Receives Golden Ticket for ICC ODI World Cup 2023

Mumbai: The countdown to the much-anticipated ICC ODI World Cup has begun, with the tournament set to kick off on October 5th in Ahmedabad. Team India announced its 15-member squad for the event on Tuesday, naming all-rounder Hardik Pandya as Rohit Sharma’s deputy. Notably, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer secured spots in the squad, while Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, and Yuzvendra Chahal missed out on selection.

In a special gesture, BCCI secretary Jay Shah presented the Golden Ticket of the World Cup to Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. This unique moment was shared on social media, where the BCCI expressed their appreciation for Amitabh Bachchan’s unwavering support for cricket and #TeamIndia.

Golden ticket for our golden icons!

BCCI Honorary Secretary @JayShah had the privilege of presenting our golden ticket to none other than the "Superstar of the Millennium," Shri @SrBachchan.

A legendary actor and a devoted cricket enthusiast, Shri Bachchan's unwavering support… pic.twitter.com/CKqKTsQG2F

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 5, 2023

With the squad finalized, excitement among fans is building as they eagerly await the thrilling matches ahead. Tickets for the World Cup are already on sale, and fans are wasting no time securing their seats for the action-packed encounters.

The 2023 ODI World Cup is scheduled to commence on October 5th in Ahmedabad, with the opening match featuring England and New Zealand. Team India will begin their campaign against Australia, setting the stage for an exciting tournament.