Kapil Dev and Dhoni were not invited to World Cup: The absence of former cricket captains Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni from the ODI World Cup 2023 final has triggered disappointment within the cricket community. In an unexpected turn of events, both iconic leaders were noticeably missing from the thrilling final held at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, where Rohit Sharma’s Indian team faced a six-wicket defeat against Australia while defending a total of 240 runs.
Kapil Dev and Dhoni were not invited to World Cup: Kapil Dev Responds
Kapil Dev expressed his non-attendance, stating,
“I didn’t receive an invitation. No one called me, so I chose not to attend.”
Similarly, MS Dhoni’s absence was conspicuous, raising questions about his attendance at the final. Dhoni, who has been vacationing with his family in his ancestral village in Uttarakhand, did not make an appearance at the summit clash and was not invited.
Despite their absence from the stands, attention was drawn to Dhoni’s off-field moments with his wife, Sakshi, and family in Uttarakhand. Sakshi shared glimpses of their retreat in Lawali, Almora district, on her Instagram handle.
In order to Kapil Dev and Dhoni were not invited to World Cup. The unexpected absence of these cricketing legends added a surprising twist to the star-studded event, attended by dignitaries, celebrities, and even Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The final marked the conclusion of India’s remarkable streak of 10 consecutive wins in the mega event at home, culminating in a one-sided match dominated by Pat Cummins & Co. Sourav Ganguly, former captain and BCCI chief, was present at the final, witnessing India’s missed opportunity to claim another ICC title despite their memorable journey.
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