Unexpectedly few people show up for the 2023 Cricket World Cup's opening ceremony

There are thousands of empty seats at Narendra Modi Stadium

Cricket lovers critique the spectacle on social media

The scheduling and ticketing procedure is under increasing fire

During the game, BCCI President Jay Shah joins a small group of spectators

Former captain Ravi Shastri makes some assumptions about India's influence

The criticism on the internet persists despite efforts

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A news conference with the captains announces the start of the competition

Tendulkar discusses the local fans' enthusiasm for cricketers.

Expectations for the Hyderabad Showdown Rise