Looking embarrassed, the batsman managed to find his place on the stage but not before the crowd had a hearty laugh.
Shahid Kapoor too had his oops moment when he almost had a tumble while coming on to stage for his performance. Taking a few seconds to regain his composure, the actor immediately broke into his dance steps amid loud cheers.
A tweet "and finally the worst opening ceremony in global sports is over! *sighofrelief* #IPLOpeningCeremony" perhaps sums up the popular mood.