Renowned actor Rajinikanth, often described as ‘the quintessence of charisma and cinematic excellence,’ was bestowed with the prestigious ‘Golden Ticket’ by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah. This coveted ticket serves as an invitation to the forthcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, following in the footsteps of legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar.
The official X (formerly Twitter) page shared the announcement, accompanied by a striking image capturing the moment when Jay Shah presented the ticket to the iconic actor. Their tweet read, “The BCCI Honorary Secretary @JayShah presented the golden ticket to Shri @rajinikanth, the true embodiment of charisma and cinematic brilliance. The legendary actor has left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions, transcending language and culture. We are thrilled to announce that Thalaiva will grace the @ICC @cricketworldcup 2023 as our distinguished guest and will light up the biggest cricketing spectacle with his presence. #GoldenTicket.”
This gesture follows the recognition bestowed upon Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar, further enhancing the anticipation for the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled to be hosted by India from October 5 to November 19, 2023. This cricketing extravaganza will witness the participation of ten formidable teams, including cricket powerhouses such as Australia, England, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and New Zealand.
In other news, Rajinikanth’s recent film, ‘Jailer,’ has made significant waves in the film industry by amassing over Rs 650 crore worldwide. Notably, it stands as the second-fastest Tamil film to join the coveted Rs 600 crore club, following the success of ‘2.0.’ Directed by Nelson, the film boasts a stellar ensemble cast featuring Vasanth Ravi, Tamannaah Bhatia, Yogi Babu, Ramya Krishnan, Vinayakan, Shiva Rajkumar, Mohanlal, and Jackie Shroff. ‘Jailer’ was produced by Sun Pictures, and the musical score was composed by the talented Anirudh Ravichander.
This recognition of Rajinikanth further accentuates the anticipation surrounding the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which promises to be a spectacular event uniting cricket aficionados worldwide.
