The BCCI has awarded Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan and Cricket superstar Sachin Tendulkar the first two golden tickets for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, know the meaning of the golden ticket in cricket and if it has a price
The Golden Ticket is a unique guest pass given to specific celebrities that grants them VIP access to World Cup games.
Explained what is the meaning of the golden ticket given by the BCCI for the ODI cricket world cup 2023 and its price
The guest who holds the Golden Ticket for the 2023 ODI World Cup will have access to VIP boxes in each stadium as well as other amenities with this “golden ticket,” which allows him to witness every game.
According to reports, the Golden Ticket is a special guest pass presented to certain personalities through which they get VIP access to World Cup matches and with this golden ticket, people get to watch all the matches from VIP boxes in each stadium along with other facilities.
The golden ticket can’t be bought and is only given by the BCCI to special guests.
The “Golden Ticket for India Icons” campaign is anticipated to grow and expand as anticipation for the impending ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 begins to soar. The BCCI will be making further announcements in the upcoming days and weeks, which will heighten the fans’ curiosity over whether their favourite athletes or other celebrities will join the ongoing golden ticket program. However, so far two legends have already been included. Can you guess who they can be?
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is the first one to hold the Golden Ticket.
The ‘Golden Ticket’ for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India was given to iconic Indian actor Amitabh Bachchan by the Board for Control of Cricket in India (BCCI). The massive ICC event is set to begin on October 5 with a thrilling encounter between the reigning champions England and New Zealand at Ahmedabad’s legendary Narendra Modi Stadium.
The top board shared a photo of BCCI secretary Jay Shah giving megastar Amitabh Bachchan the Golden Ticket on social networking site X (Twitter). The ‘Superstar of the Millennium’ Amitabh Bachchan was mentioned in the viral image’s caption as team India’s supporter for the ODI World Cup in 2023.
Golden ticket for our golden icons!
BCCI Honorary Secretary @JayShah had the privilege of presenting our golden ticket to none other than the "Superstar of the Millennium," Shri @SrBachchan.
A legendary actor and a devoted cricket enthusiast, Shri Bachchan's unwavering support… pic.twitter.com/CKqKTsQG2F
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 5, 2023
Sachin Tendulkar is the second one in the list of illustrious legends.
The second golden pass for the “Golden Ticket for India Icons,” has been given to Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. After Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, the 50-year-old, one of the finest cricketers the world has ever seen, is the second person to be awarded the golden ticket for the international cricket spectacle that will begin next month.
On September 8, the BCCI announced the next winner of the golden ticket via their official Twitter account. It was none other than Sachin Tendulkar, who posed with the prize with Jay Shah, the BCCI Secretary.
🏏🇮🇳 An iconic moment for cricket and the nation!
As part of our "Golden Ticket for India Icons" programme, BCCI Honorary Secretary @JayShah presented the golden ticket to Bharat Ratna Shri @sachin_rt.
A symbol of cricketing excellence and national pride, Sachin Tendulkar's… pic.twitter.com/qDdN3S1t9q
— BCCI (@BCCI) September 8, 2023
The defending champions England will play New Zealand, the losers of the grand final four years ago, in the opening game of the ODI World Cup 2023 on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. On October 8, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Indian cricket team will face Australia in their opening game of the domestic event.