Steep ticket prices anger cricket fans

Steep ticket prices anger cricket fans

Ticket prices for the India-Pakistan match at the upcoming ICC World Cup2023 have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels. Official outlets faced anoverwhelming demand as all available tickets were snapped up within justone hour on both August 29 and September 3. However, a report from NDTVsheds light on the fact that certain tickets are still obtainable on thesecondary market, albeit at exorbitant prices.

For example, a South Premium West Bay ticket is currently listed at astaggering ₹19.5 lakh on Viagogo, an online sports ticket platform,according to the NDTV report. Moreover, there are only two tickets left forthe upper tier, providing an unobstructed view, and they are being offeredfor an astonishing ₹57 lakh each.

This situation has ignited fury and disappointment among fans, who aregrappling with the disheartening realization that they may not be able toafford witnessing the match live. The surge in ticket prices has alsotriggered concerns about the accessibility of cricket events for passionatesupporters.