BCCI announces free drinking water for fans as ODI World Cup begins

NEW DELHI: As the eagerly awaited ODI World Cup in India kicks off on Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary,

Jay Shah

, has made an exciting announcement. The BCCI will be providing free mineral and packaged drinking water to all fans attending the matches in stadiums across the nation.
Jay Shah took to his official social media account, X (formerly known as Twitter), to share this news with cricket enthusiasts. He urged fans to stay hydrated and enjoy the ODI World Cup matches.
"Exciting times ahead as we anticipate the first ball of @ICC @cricketworldcup 2023! I am proud to announce that we're providing FREE mineral and packaged drinking water for spectators at stadiums across India. Stay hydrated and enjoy the games! Let's create unforgettable memories during CWC 2023," Jay Shah wrote on X.

The inaugural match of this extravagant tournament started on Thursday, featuring a clash between England and New Zealand at

Narendra Modi Stadium

in Ahmedabad, beginning at 2 PM IST.
On a different note, the Men in Blue, led by Rohit Sharma, are set to commence their ODI World Cup campaign on Sunday, facing Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
(With inputs from ANI)