Cricket World Cup Opens to a Nearly Empty Crowd in India’s Modi Stadium

Cricket World Cup Puts India in the Spotlight
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The first match of the Men’s Cricket World Cup opened to mostly empty stands in India’s Narendra Modi stadium, with viewers complaining of poor planning and tardy ticket sales.