NEW DELHI: In a unique gesture, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday presented a 'Golden' ticket to iconic actor Amitabh Bachchan for the upcoming ODI World Cup slated to be held in India in October-November.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah handed over the ticket to the legendary actor.
The BCCI shared a post on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, stating 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 for #TeamIndia continues to inspire us all. We're thrilled to have him join us for the @ICC @CricketWorldCup 2023," the post further said.
Meanwhile, India have recalled a fit-again KL Rahul for the ODI World Cup. However, wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson did not make the cut for the 15-man team, and this decision didn't come as a significant surprise.
Rahul's return to competitive cricket is eagerly awaited, as he hasn't played since May due to a thigh injury. He is set to rejoin the squad in Sri Lanka for the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup.
In the race for the wicket-keeper's position, Ishan Kishan appears to be the frontrunner. His recent form in one-day internationals, including scoring fifty runs in his last four ODIs, has made him a compelling choice. Additionally, Kishan's left-handed batting adds a valuable dimension to the team's lineup.
Kuldeep Yadav is the lone frontline wrist-spinner in the Rohit Sharma-led squad, which contains spin all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.
India squad:
