India Vs Pakistan World Cup tickets price hit ₹16.6 lakh, fans outcry

The anticipation surrounding the India Vs Pakistan World Cup Match, slated to be held in the USA, has been met with shock and dismay over the exorbitant ticket prices.

Lalit Modi, former IPL Chief, alleged that tickets for the much-awaited clash are being sold at an astonishing ₹16.6 lakh. Modi took to X on May 23 to express his astonishment, highlighting the exorbitant prices of $20000 for seats in the Diamond Club and $2750 for regular tickets.

He emphasized that the World Cup in the US should focus on game expansion and fan engagement rather than profiteering from gate collections.

Modi's critique of the International Cricket Council (ICC) sparked a wave of agreement among netizens, who echoed his sentiments regarding the commercialization of the event.

One user on X lamented the prohibitive prices, stating that despite their enthusiasm for cricket and the convenient proximity of the games, the exorbitant costs made attending impossible.

Another commenter criticized the apparent exploitation of public sentiment, drawing parallels to other sports events like the Wimbledon Cup.

Previously, Lalit Modi had commended the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for their management of the Indian Premier League.

However, the drastic disparity between ticket prices for the World Cup match and the expectations of fans seems to have prompted a change in his stance, shedding light on the broader issue of accessibility and affordability in international cricket events.