‘What is the ‘Golden Ticket’ to the World Cup offered to Indian celebrities, and who are the recipients? Before hosting the One-Day International (ODI) World Cup, Jay Shah, the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), presented “Golden Tickets” to a number of significant personalities in India. These Golden Tickets, awarded by the BCCI, are intended to raise awareness of and interest in the World Cup. The owners of these premium seats will enjoy VIP treatment in addition to the opportunity to watch every World Cup game from the starting line.
Program “Golden Tickets for India Icons”
The “Golden Ticket for India Icons” program, which began on September 5, is one outstanding BCCI effort that has captivated the interest of cricket enthusiasts.
The Golden Ticket is what?
The BCCI’s “Golden Ticket for India Icons” program includes the Golden Ticket. It is intended to pay tribute to India’s greatest figures. This ticket entitles its owner access to stadium-based live viewing of every Cricket World Cup game.
A Guest List With Stars
This renowned award’s list of winners includes a who’s who of Indian legends. It all started with the illustrious Amitabh Bachchan, continued with cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar, and culminated with the mysterious Rajinikanth, a superstar of Indian cinema. Each of these legends was given a ticket that represents their enormous contributions to the country.
Gavaskar’s Proposals
The late Indian cricket star Sunil Gavaskar recently praised the BCCI’s Golden Ticket concept and nominated a few deserving candidates. These choices include MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev, two World Cup champion captains. Gavaskar further suggested that ISRO Director S. Somnath, Olympic gold winner Neeraj Chopra, table tennis guru Sharath Kamal, and tennis ace Rohan Bopanna be added to the list.
The 2023 World Cup anthem’s debut
The song “Dil Jashn Bole” (Let the Heart Celebrate), which serves as the tournament anthem, was made public by the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India organizers. This song, which was written by the music director Pritam, heightens the anticipation for the major competition.
