ODI World Cup 2023: Pre-match gala ceremony ahead of IND vs PAK not to be broadcasted

The fans who are making the trip to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the crucial India versus Pakistan clash in the ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday will be treated to a musical extravaganza.

Some of the finest singers in India like Asha Bhosle, Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Sukhwinder Singh, and others are expected to be present to entertain the fans with their engrossing talent. Bollywood icons like Ranveer Singh and Tamannaah Bhatia will also set the stage on fire. However, in the latest tweet from Star Sports, it has been informed that this gala ceremony will not be televised.

The organizers left no stone unturned in trying to make the iconic clash between two age-old rivals an unforgettable affair. However, only the lucky fans who got their hands on the coveted match tickets will be able to witness what is expected to be a memorable ceremony. The ones watching from the comfort of their homes will have to wait for snippets that might appear on the internet if the official broadcasters wish to share the same later on.

Nevertheless, the match will be televised as per schedule as cricket enthusiasts wait with bated breath for the start of the eighth encounter in World Cups between India and Pakistan. The 'Men in Blue' have an impeccable 7-0 record in the head-to-head scoreline (ODI WCs) but Babar Azam's men have the tools required to end the streak. Under Babar, Pakistan achieved their first victory against India in World Cups. This much-awaited win for the Pakistani faithful came in the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup. Now, the talismanic right-handed batter will hope to script history by helping his team beat India for the first time in the 50-over World Cup.

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