Following Sachin Tendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan, legendary actor Rajinikanth has been given the Golden Ticket for the forthcoming ICC World Cup 2023, which India will host beginning October 5. Jay Shah, secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), gave the prestigious ticket to Rajinikanth on Tuesday.

BCCI took to their official page on X, formerly known as Twitter, to make this announcement with a picture. The photograph shows Jay Shah handing the ticket to the icon.

BCCI wrote on X, about the occasion, the phenomenon beyond cinema. Shri Rajinikanth, the real personification of charisma and cinematic genius, was presented with the golden ticket by BCCI Honorary Secretary Jay Shah. The iconic actor has left an unforgettable imprint on millions of people’s hearts, spanning language and culture.

Further they wrote, we are thrilled to announce that Thalaiva will be our esteemed guest at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and will light up the biggest cricketing spectacle with his presence. Rajinikanth enjoys cricket and is frequently spotted in the stands cheering on the Men in Blue. The actor also attended the final match of the Aisa Cup where India won over Sri Lanka by 10 wickets.

The 72-year-old was spotted shouting for India at one of the One-Day Internationals in Mumbai earlier this year in March. Meanwhile, India will begin their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai. The eagerly anticipated India-Pakistan match will take place on October 14 in Ahmedabad.

India will host the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup from October 5 to November 19, 2023. Australia, England, Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and New Zealand will compete in the event.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Rajinikanth appeared in the film Jailer recently. The film has grossed over Rs 650 crore worldwide, making it the second-fastest Tamil film after 2.0 to reach the Rs 600 crore mark. The film was helmed by Nelson.

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