Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:35pm on 20 Nov 2023,Monday Sports
Despite the grand turnout in India jerseys at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium for the ICC Men's World Cup final, spectators faced criticism for leaving in large numbers even before Australia's trophy presentation. The early exit sparked sharp reactions on social media, with users expressing disappointment in the lack of sportsmanship. Renowned Indian fashion photographer Atul Kasbekar aslo expressed disappointment with the Ahmedabad crowd after India's World Cup loss, He wrote on X, "The Ahmedabad crowd was rubbish. Need proper fans instead of fly by night pretenders." Comparisons were drawn to crowds at smaller stadiums like Eden Garden and Wankhede, where the true spirit of the game was reportedly displayed. Netizens deemed the premature departure as a "terrible thing to do as a host."