The 2023 ODI World Cup is all set to begin on 5 October in India. Fans from all around the globe are gearing up to enjoy this mega event as top players will be in action for their respective countries. Now, some major updates have come out regarding the tickets of the event as per reported by Times of India. As per reports, tickets are set to get sold from 10 August 2023 as those will be available on Bookmyshow & Paytm.
India and Pakistan will lock horns with each other on 15 October. But, it could be rescheduled on 14 October due to the auspicious occasion of Navratri. But, the ticket for that clash and the final will be reportedly available on Bookmyshow. Tickets for two semi-finals will be available on Paytm. One semi-final is going to take place at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai while the other will take place at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. So, seeing such major updates, fans shared their views on social media.
“But physical ticket needs to be retained.” - Jay Shah
However, earlier, the secretary of the Indian Cricket Board, Jay Shah dismissed the chance of issuing e-tickets for the upcoming event. After a crucial meeting in Delhi on 27 July 2023, he said: “We can’t use e-tickets this time around but will ensure to have physical tickets redemption at 7-8 centers well in advance. But physical ticket needs to be retained. It will get difficult to manage e-ticket at high-capacity venue like Ahmedabad and Lucknow. Our plan is to start using e-tickets more in bilaterals first and then take it to multi-nation events like the World Cup.”
“We had a word with the state associations today on the tickets. 90% of the associations came with the manifests and 1-2 didn’t have it ready. We have given them time till Monday to sort it out. The Apex Council of Cricket and the Indian Cricket Board will then jointly announce ticket pricing and everything. Ticketing partner is also almost sorted,” Jay Shah further added.
Here is how fans have reacted:
Ye kya faltu giri hai
— Sohail (@sohailb19) July 30, 2023
Sack Rohit as a captain first
— LOYAL CSK FAN (@cskfanforlife) July 30, 2023
But when match scheduled 14 or 15 October?
— Sarthak Deo (@SarthakDeo3) July 30, 2023
What about IND vs AFG, which online portal will sale this match's ticket??? 🎟️
— Manish Verma (@manishverma1718) July 30, 2023
Will all matches tickets open at once?
— Sasi Sachin Devotee (@SachinBhakth_10) July 30, 2023
Approx price?
— Aryan 45 🇮🇳 (@Iconic_Rohit) July 30, 2023
What about schedule changes update?
— Muhammad Usman Khokhar (@Ukhokhar99) July 30, 2023
World cup 🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉
— Harshit Gola (@harsh__hg) July 30, 2023
How will Pakistan fans buy tickets?
— Saleh (@salehzhere) July 30, 2023
Sab match ka ticket 10 ko aayega?
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) July 30, 2023