How to watch Opening Ceremony of Cricket World Cup 2023? Date, time, venue details and performers

The ODI World Cup 2023 started on October 5 in India, the competition promises to be bigger and better than ever.

The tournament opener saw defending champions England go down againsty last edition's runner-up New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

​​​​​​The dignitaries of the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the representatives of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will be in attendance for the game.

However, will there be an opening ceremony?

Was there an ODI World Cup 2023 opening ceremony in Ahmedabad?

The opening ceremony of the ODI World Cup 2023 ahead of the England versus New Zealand tie was cancelled for undisclosed reasons.

Will there be an opening ceremony for the ODI World Cup 2023?

While technically it is not an 'opening ceremony', but the BCCI will organise a programme on the day of the titanic clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan on October 14 in Ahmedabad.

Which celebrities will be present at the ODI World Cup 2023 opening ceremony?

As per reports, famous Bollywood singer Arijit Singh is set to perform at the ceremony while film stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikanth and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar will grace the occasion.

ODI World Cup 2023 opening ceremony: Live broadcast in India

The ceremony will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, which is the official broadcaster of the 2023 World Cup in India. Live streaming will be available on their OTT offering Disney+ Hotstar.

Who will win the World Cup?

India, England and Australia are among the favourites to win the World Cup. Pakistan and New Zealand are tied on odds for the spot of the fourth team in the top four, while South Africa too stand a decent chance of making the semis.

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