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The ongoing ODI World Cup in India has scripted history as more than one million (10 lakh) fans have officially attended the matches in the stadium. The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the news on November 11 (Saturday) after the one-millionth fan made his way into the stadium during the match between South Africa and Afghanistan on November 10 (Friday) in Ahmedabad.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah penned a heartfelt message after the ICC announced the milestone.
"Our vision was to make this World Cup the greatest ever and I am truly delighted that we have broken all previous records. My sincere thanks to our devoted fans, the State Associations and every stakeholder who worked tirelessly in the run-up to this mega event. As we now approach the crucial home stretch, we will continue to work closely with the @ICC in providing a truly memorable experience for everyone involved. The best is yet to come!" the BCCI secretary said in a tweet on X, formerly Twitter.
There are still six matches to be played in the ongoing quadrennial competition and the attendance inside the stadiums is only bound to increase, especially with knockout stages commencing from November 15 and Team India being a part of it.
ICC's Head of Events Chris Tetley lauded the success of this year's ODI World Cup and is waiting to see many more records crumble down in the knockout stage.
"With over one million attendees and record-breaking viewership, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has reminded cricket fans around the world of the support and interest in the ODI format that highlights how much World Cup cricket is valued," Tetley said.
"As we look ahead to the knockout stages, we look forward to this event breaking more records and showcasing the best about cricket in one day," he added.
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