The much-awaited 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off with the inauguration of its opening ceremony at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. It was a grand affair observed by the cricket lovers while most were unable to attend the game due to the ongoing pandemic. However, a cricket fan luckily got hold of a Rs. 20,000 premium suite ticket and shared his experience over social media that quickly grabbed the attention of many.
The opening ceremony was made grand by the presence of celebrities like Mandira Bedi, Tamanna Bhatia, Rashmika Mandanna, MS Dhoni, Hardik Pandya, Jay Shah and Arun Dhumal. The ceremony was graced with Arijit Singh’s mind-blowing performance and the captains from respective teams making an entry on chariots. The conclusion of the ceremony was marked with the formation of IPL Logo and the respective team logos by drones.
The video was posted by Instagram user @submoun_geel and was soon liked by 496k people. The video shares the amazing experience of the fan through an electric car ride to the premium lounge where he encountered the grandeur atmosphere. Even the Indian cricketer Shubman Gill couldn’t help but comment on the video with a funny remark. The netizens had the most fun with their humorous comments on the post.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the governing body of this elite game in India. It supervises, organizes, and controls cricket in the nation and is responsible for forming the laws, rules and regulations of the Tournaments. The BCCI also sanctions certain leagues and domestic tournaments making it the richest and one of the most influential organizations in terms of professional sport. Shubman Gill, who is one of India’s brightest young cricketing star, plays for the Punjab Kings in IPL. He is a right-handed batsman and was the first sportsperson to feature on the cover of Vogue India magazine. With his spectacular talent and charming presence, Shubman has won the hearts of millions of fans.
