While the dazzling and extravagant Indian Premier League opening ceremony at Salt Lake Stadium yesterday caught the fancy of all and sundry, it was a case of sour grapes for the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), with many of its members and associates giving it a miss.

Its demand for tickets was also not met, which left officials grumbling. The CAB has 121 units under its wings and a section of the members boycotted the opening gala after being denied tickets.