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The excitement for the upcoming Men’s One Day International (ODI) World Cup 2023 in India is reaching a fever pitch, with cricket fans eagerly anticipating the tournament’s start on October 5. As the demand for tickets continues to surge, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has responded by announcing the release of an additional 400,000 tickets for the global cricket extravaganza.
Meeting high demand of tickets
In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the BCCI acknowledged the overwhelming demand for tickets and outlined its plans to meet the needs of passionate cricket enthusiasts. The statement mentioned about the date from which the “general sale of tickets” for all World Cup matches would kick off but details about the subsequent phases of ticket sales were not provided.
Notably, the Indian cricket board had faced criticism from fans and other stakeholders for initially releasing the tournament schedule just 100 days ahead of the competition’s commencement and making subsequent changes, which delayed the ticket release further. The BCCI has now clarified that the board had engaged in discussions with state cricket associations to accommodate as many cricket fans as possible.
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How to purchase tickets online
Fans eagerly anticipating the opportunity to secure their tickets can do so starting from 8:00 PM IST on September 8, 2023. Tickets will be available for purchase through the official ticketing website: https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com.
The BCCI’s media release emphasized the importance of acting promptly, as tickets are expected to be in high demand due to immense global interest in the tournament. It encouraged cricket enthusiasts to secure their seats for what promises to be a historic event.
The statement also promised that fans would receive notifications regarding the further sale of tickets in the next phase, ensuring that everyone has a fair chance to be part of this highly anticipated cricketing spectacle.
“After discussions with the hosting state associations, the BCCI has announced the release of approximately 400,000 tickets for the highly anticipated tournament. Fans are encouraged to act promptly to secure their tickets, as tickets are expected to be in high demand, given the immense global interest in the event. The general sale of tickets for all matches of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will commence from 8:00 PM IST onwards on September 8, 2023. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting the official ticketing website at https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com. Fans will be notified of the further sale of tickets in the next phase in due course,” the media release from BCCI read.
