Why wasn't musical performance before IND vs PAK match broadcasted? Fans react

Today, in Ahmedabad, the thrilling and potentially high-powered match of the 2023 World Cup - a showdown between India and Pakistan, is set to unravel. Before this highly anticipated clash, the stadium resonated with euphoric melodies from four esteemed singers, delighting the audience present. However, fans watching from home were left devastated upon learning that this grand festivities would not be televised live.

A ceremony was orchestrated at Narendra Modi Stadium, just preceding the electrifying match between India and Pakistan. During the spectacle, four luminary musicians from the industry, including Arijit Singh, Shankar Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Sukhwinder Singh, graced the stage with sensational performances that irresistibly moved the audience to dance.

Videos went viral on social media

Meanwhile, the concert was exclusively performed for the stadium audience. However, attendees shared memorable snapshots and videos on Twitter, conveying the delightful experience they had. Numerous photos and videos from the stadium have garnered significant attention on social media platforms, with many going viral. The performers can be seen wholeheartedly delivering their performances. Let's take a closer look.

An user posting the videos of the scenes in the stadium wrote,

Latest view of Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahemdabad. Huge Crowd, Common India

#IndiaVsPakistan#INDvsPAK#INDvPAK#Tiger3#TigerKaMessage#ArijitSingh#ceremony

Another user, describing Arijit's performance posted,

Video of Arijit Singh's World Cup performance on What Jhumka, Heeriye and Chaleya #INDvsPAK #CWC23 #ArijitSingh #INDvsPAK #HamasTerrorist #IsraeliWarCrimes #Gazagenocide #BoycottBCCI

Sadly, home-bound viewers were unable to view the pre-match show on TV, as it was not broadcasted live. This resulted in a disappointing experience for the fans who were eagerly glued to their TV screens in anticipation of this ceremony.

Broadcasters shared the reason behind this

The Star Sports, the broadcaster of the World Cup 2023 in India confirmed today on X stating that The pre-match ceremony was only for the stadium audience. They said,

"The pre-match ceremony for the #INDvPAK game today will not be televised as it is only for the stadium audience. We have you covered for the rest- the match, the highlights & everything in between."

It's crucial to highlight that the BCCI already faced criticism from cricket enthusiasts for its failure to organise the World Cup opening ceremony and its seemingly cordial welcome to neighbouring team Pakistan. Consequently, this reaction incited the #boycottIndoPakMatch trend on the former platform, Twitter. Some reports speculate that the decision to not broadcast the pre-match ceremony can be attributed to potential threats associated with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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