On Tuesday, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, had the honor of presenting a prestigious Golden Ticket to the iconic Bollywood legend, Amitabh Bachchan, in anticipation of the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
Renowned for his unwavering passion for Indian cricket, Amitabh Bachchan has been granted the extraordinary privilege of enjoying all the matches from the exclusive VIP stands, completely free of charge. This Golden Ticket not only grants him access to the thrilling games but also bestows upon him a range of luxurious amenities befitting his esteemed status.
"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 for #TeamIndia continues to inspire us all.
"We're thrilled to have him join us for the @ICC @CricketWorldCup 2023," the BCCI posted on X.
Meanwhile, in Kandy on Tuesday, Captain Rohit Sharma and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar announced the Indian squad for the ODI World Cup. The selectors have carefully chosen a formidable 15-man team for the highly anticipated event, set to commence on October 5 in India.
Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, the team will be guided by the exceptional skills of all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who will serve as the vice-captain.
India squad for ICC World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubhman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan (wk), KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (vc), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav.
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