Cricket lovers are unhappy because they are not able to buy tickets online
PUNE: After 27 years, World Cup cricket matches are going to be played in Pune. On October 19, the cricket match between India and Bangladesh will be played at MCA ground in Pune. However, cricket lovers are unhappy because they are not able to buy tickets online and hence, are flocking Gahunje cricket stadium area.
Although cricket enthusiasts are going to the Gahunje stadium area, the tickets will be available only in the online mode. Angry cricket buffs have alleged that black marketing of tickets was happening and asked questions to BCCI and MCA.
Five matches of World Cup cricket are going to be played at MCA cricket ground. The first match will be India against Bangladesh. Later, matches of other countries will be held. Although cricket lovers are going to the stadium, they are disappointed as tickets are not being sold there. They have alleged that a ticket which is priced at ₹1,200, is being sold for thousands of rupees.
Many matches are played at various stadiums in the country but the matches fail to attract crowds. They have alleged that there are large-scale irregularities in the sale of tickets which is resulting in poor crowds at the stadiums.
Matches to be played in Pune
India vs Bangladesh: October 19
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka: October 30
New Zealand vs South Africa: November 1
England vs Netherlands: November 8
Australia vs Bangladesh: November 11
