Public enthusiasm was tepid when the World Cup began, but India's rollicking run to the final, Afghanistan's fairy-tale decimation of some major teams, Australia's uncanny ability to unleash their best in the knockouts & some memorable individual performances ensured that the tournament picked up pace & kept fans engaged. The 50-over format is alive & kicking...
AHMEDABAD: Ticketing chaos. Visa issues for Pakistani fans and journalists. Last-minute schedule changes. Despite several organizational blips, which included the tournament opener between England and New Zealand being played to vast empty galleries at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the men's ODI World Cup 2023 seemed to have passed an acid test.
