Empty Stands Surprise Fans at 2023 World Cup Opener The 2023 World Cup opener, featuring defending champions England and runners-up New Zealand, took place at the magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, October 5. Cricket enthusiasts from around the world eagerly awaited this clash, expecting a grand spectacle to kickstart the tournament. However, the sight that greeted them was unexpected and somewhat disheartening – empty stands. In a nation where cricket is nothing short of a religion, empty seats at a