MUMBAI: On Friday, as the ICC Cricket World Cup welcomed its one-millionth fan in Ahmedabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah expressed happiness at the milestone and thanked fans, state associations, and all tournament stakeholders for their efforts. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has welcomed its one-millionth fan, putting the event on track to become the most attended ICC tournament in history. The one-millionth fan entered the stadium during South Africa’s match against Afghanistan on Friday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the same venue that will host the World Cup final on November 19. “Our vision was to make this World Cup the best ever, and I am overjoyed that we have surpassed all previous records.” My heartfelt gratitude goes to our devoted fans, the State Associations, and every stakeholder who worked tirelessly in the lead-up to this massive event. As we near the finish line, we will continue to collaborate closely with the @ICC to ensure that everyone involved has a truly memorable experience. “The best is yet to come!” Shah tweeted. The momentum is expected to continue with the upcoming semi-finals on November 15 and 16, followed by the final on November 19, promising a spectacular conclusion to a tournament that has already broken multiple viewership and digital records.The ODI format retains its popularity, with fans drawn to the excitement and skill displayed by players throughout the competition. Chris Tetley, ICC Head of Events, believes the tournament has already been a great success and anticipates more records being broken during the knockout stage. “With over one million attendees and record-breaking viewership, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has reminded cricket fans around the world of the support and interest in the ODI format that highlights how much World Cup cricket is valued,” he said.
