ODI World Cup 2023: BCCI made big changes in match tickets

ODI World Cup 2023: As per the earlier schedule, India will play their first match against Australia in Chennai on 8 October. A total of 48 matches will be played at the 10 selected venues between 5 October and 19 November. ODI World Cup 2023: BCCI made big changes in match tickets.

Ticket holders need to procure physical tickets and show them at entry gates at stadia across the country during the 2023 World Cup. Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah confirmed after a meeting on Thursday that there will be no provision for e-tickets even though tickets for the marquee 50-over tournament will be sold online. BCCI Secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Thursday that there will be no e-tickets for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 as fans will have to carry physical tickets to the venues.

After a meeting with the state associations, the decision was made but still the e-tickets will be available only on bilateral series. Their aim is to see how things fair in the bilateral competition and only then they can apply in the big ticket events. During the IPL, there was a big chaos, when the fans came to redeem their e-tickets for the final. Shah has assured that there will be 7-8 centres to facilitate smooth distribution of tickets.

There will be a change of schedule and a change of venues and the new dates will be shared soon. “We are trying that there are fewer changes in matches and venues, especially the venues. Also, two to three nations have requested changes in schedule. ICC and BCCI logistics teams are working on this and everything will be clear in two to four days. We could see some changes,” Shah said at a press conference.

It was reported earlier that the much awaited India vs Pakistan schedule could be rescheduled as October 15 happens to be the opening day of Navratri celebrations in the city and security officials will be already working overtime. A change in schedule of one game is likely to have a domino effect on the overall schedule.

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