“Nearly Here”: Shah Rukh Khan’s pic with Cricket World Cup Trophy goes viral
First Published: 20th July, 2023 8:03 IST
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 dropped a picture in which superstar Shah Rukh Khan is seen adorably staring at the World Cup trophy
The combination of Bollywood and cricket has always made for a captivating cocktail, guaranteeing the best of both worlds and enthralling millions.
And, as the country counts down to cricket’s biggest showpiece event, the World Cup, it does appear that ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is well on course to be a sumptuous treat not just for the avid followers of the game but for moviegoers as well.
On Wednesday night, the official Instagram team of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 dropped a picture in which superstar Shah Rukh Khan is seen adorably staring at the World Cup trophy, just like millions of Indian cricket fans and even players, who have set sights on the game’s greatest prize.
The fact that the cricketing extravaganza will be staged on the familiar home surfaces this year will give the Indians hope of bringing home the coveted trophy for the third time, after 1983 and 2011.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu4wuwAPzBs/

The picture of SRK left fans excited.
“Like SRK, our team India can also do comeback and can get this Wc,” a social media user commented.
“King Khan be like :- Itni shiddat hai tumhe chaha hai,” a fan wrote.
“Jawan and the World cup — too much entertainment,” another netizen wrote.
King Khan’s image did suggest that he shot for a special promo for ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.
The opening match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, featuring defending champions England and runner-up New Zealand, is set to commence on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Ten teams will feature in this biggest Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final. The event will feature 48 matches to be played across 46 days.
India’s World Cup campaign will begin with a match against Australia on October 8in Chennai.
The venues other than Ahmedabad and Chennai are Bengaluru, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Pune. While Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will join Hyderabad in hosting the practice games.
Arch-rivals India and Pakistan will square off at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Eight teams have qualified for the 46-day event through the Cricket World Cup Super League while the final two spots will be taken by the finalists of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier taking place in Zimbabwe.
The tournament retains the round-robin format of last time with all teams playing against each other for a total of 45 league matches. There are six-day matches that will start at 10 30 Indian Standard Time (IST) while all other matches, including the knockouts, will be day-night fixtures starting at 14 00 IST.
The top four teams will qualify for the semifinals, to be played in Mumbai on 15 November and in Kolkata on 16 November. The semi-finals and the final will have reserve days. (ANI)
COMMENTS

TOPMOST STORY NOW

Live Tensions Soar in Tripura Over Kokborok Script Row, Students Threaten Statewide Agitation
18th March 2025
Live Missing Manipur Youth’s Mother Appeals for His Safe Return, Meets Top Officials
18th March 2025
Live Excitement Soars in Shillong as India Gears Up for Historic Football Clash Against Maldives Tomorrow
18th March 2025
Live Karnataka School Shut, Owner and Hostel Warden Arrested After 2 Meghalaya Students Die
18th March 2025WE RECOMMEND

2 IPL 2025 Matches in Guwahati: Check Ticket Prices and Cheapest Offers for Students Here
IPL 2025: Students can purchase tickets for the RR vs KKR match on March 26 at a special discounted price of Rs 500
17th March 2025
“Holi is a Crime for Muslims”: Cleric Razvi Targets Cricketer Mohammed Shami Again For His Daughter Playing Holi
Cleric Razvi Targets Mohammed Shami: Razvi stated that he had previously advised Shami to adhere to Islamic teachings.
17th March 2025
“Don’t want to go to my room, sit alone and sulk”: Virat Kohli bats for family’s presence during tours
Kohli said, "It is very difficult to explain to people how grounding it is to just come back to your family every time you have something intense, which happens on the outside."
16th March 2025
Watch: How Sachin, Sehwag, KL Rahul Celebrated Holi
Watch: How Sachin, Sehwag, KL Rahul Celebrated Holi: The festival of Holi began across the country on Thursday, from Choti Holi.
14th March 2025
‘Can’t Wait to Get Started’: Axar Patel After Named Captain of Delhi Capitals Ahead Of IPL 2025
I can't wait to get started and make this season successful for our fans.
14th March 2025