AHMEDABAD: The overwhelming sight of vacant seats during the England vs New Zealand opening match of ICC World Cup 2023 on Thursday stole the spotlight.
The situation became even more intriguing as the turnout failed to improve even after the game began, prompting doubts about whether there was a lack of buzz surrounding the World Cup.
The surprising visuals took social media by storm with several noted ex-cricketers pondering over the empty stands. Among them, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag expressed concern, emphasising the diminishing public interest in ODIs while also offering a potential solution to tackle the issue
