Worried About Rs 57 Lakh Cricket World Cup Tickets? Here's Good News From BCCI

06.09.2023 - 15:49 sports.ndtv.com

The Cricket World Cup craze has really caught on. The October 5 to November 19 mega event has seen great demand of tickets from cricket fans around the world.

That the tournament will be played in India means that cricket fans in the country will get to witness some top-level thrilling cricket action.

However, high demand of tickets have been such that many fans have been left high and dry. The India vs Pakistan match on October 14 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, naturally, generated the maximum interest.

The primary ticket sales outlets for the match saw a complete sellout within only one hour on two specific dates: August 29 and September 3.

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Veteran India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed the selection committee's decision to include Ishan Kishan as the backup wicketkeeper for the World Cup. Kishan was named in the 15-man India squad for the World Cup, with Sanju Samson missing out from the fray. With KL Rahul likely to keep the gloves at the World Cup, subject to his fitness, Kishan has been picked as the backup wicketkeeper. Ashwin feels that there is no comparison between Kishan and Sanju as the former ticks multiple boxes.

"Shreyas Iyer's Place Should Be Questioned": Indian Spinner's Bold Remark On World Cup Squad

As skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced India's squad for the ODI World Cup 2023, only 15 players got the nod while a number of those who were in contention, were left with broken hearts. Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson were among those players whose absence pinched many fans while the inclusion of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer didn't convince everyone. Veteran Indian spinner Piyush Chawla said that while there's plenty of talk on the role KL Rahul will play for the team, even Shreyas Iyer's spot should be questioned.

"There Is A Lack Of...": Ex-India Star Suggests Two Changes To Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra praised the Cricket World Cup 2023 squad but suggested two possible changes. In the latest video on his YouTube channel, Chopra analysed the 15-member squad and said that he would have picked veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal over Axar Patel and young batter Tilak Varma over Suryakumar Yadav. India went with three left-arm spinners - Axar, Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav - but Chopra believes that Chahal would have been a solid option. Tilak was part of the Asia Cup 2023 squad but missed out on selection for the World Cup.

Not Part Of 'Home World Cup' Squad, Ravichandran Ashwin's Message For Indian Cricket Team Is 'Special'

Veteran Indian cricket team spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was not included as skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 on Tuesday. India went with three spin options in Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel. While Kuldeep was the only specialist spin bowling option, Axar and Jadeja are all-rounder options for the side. While Ashwin has been a mainstay for the side in Test cricket, he played his last ODI back in January 2022. After the squad announcement, Ashwin took to social media to post a special message for the Indian cricket team.

"Shreyas Iyer's Place Should Be Questioned": Indian Spinner's Bold Remark On World Cup Squad

"It Was Lacking...": Rohit Sharma Explains Squad Selection Logic For ODI World Cup

India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday pointed out that the Indian cricket team needs to create depth in batting and bowling, something he feels the team has been lacking. The skipper wants the bowlers to contribute with runs too in batting when needed. Hosts India announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup set to take place in October-November. "We need to create that depth (in batting and bowling) as it was lacking in our team for the last few years. When we talk about depth in batting, that No. 9, No. 8 positions become very crucial," said Rohit during the press conference that took place on Tuesday to announce India's 2023 Cricket World Cup squad.