Narendra Modi Stadium empty on opening of ICC World Cup, netizens concerned | See images

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, renowned as the largest venue in international cricket with a seating capacity of 1,32,000 spectators, saw a conspicuously low turnout during the opening match of the ICC World Cup 2023. The tournament, featuring a clash between England and New Zealand, failed to attract the expected crowd despite the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asserting that all tickets had been sold out.

The vast emptiness of the stadium's stands did not go unnoticed, drawing sharp reactions from netizens on social media platforms. Many expressed their concerns about the apparent lack of enthusiasm among fans for this high-profile game and questioned India's suitability as a host for major cricket events like the World Cup. As discussions intensify about the factors contributing to the underwhelming attendance, the cricketing world is left pondering the reasons behind this unexpected turn of events on a grand stage.

The stark contrast between the stadium's enormous capacity and the limited number of spectators present during the opening match has raised questions about the future of cricket events in India and the need for deeper analysis into the factors influencing fan participation in the sport's marquee tournaments.

A complete empty stadium in Ahmedabad for the England vs New Zealand Match.

India has the art of spoiling every tournament, the worst place to host any ICC tournament.#ODIWorldCup #ENGvsNZ #CWC23 #icccricketworldcup2023 #ICCCricketWorldCup #Ahmedabad #ENGvsNZ pic.twitter.com/sNcvgGbVAQ

— Zain (@Zain23564014323) October 5, 2023