India, March 23 -- Cricket fans were left disappointed on Saturday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as the IPL 2025 opening ceremony didn't meet their expectations. The event also saw a sizzling performance from Bollywood actress Disha Patani. who caught the attention of fans. But her performance was short-lived for fans watching it on television as it was cut short by the broadcasters to focus on the season opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, even the atmosphere was drab as the spectators hardly reacted to the opening ceremony, that even KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan, who is arguably one of the most popular celebrities in India, also had to ask fans to applaud. Some fans even took to social medi...