ICC World Cup 2023: Good News For Fans! BCCI To Release 4 Lakh Tickets In Next Phase To Cater To High Demand

In a piece of good news for cricket fans, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the release of 400,000 tickets in the next phase of ticket sales for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 to cater to the high demand.

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will be the 13th edition of the 50-over Cricket World Cup. The competition is scheduled to be held from October 5 to November 19 in India. Originally, the marquee tournament was set to take place in February-March 2023, but it had to be postponed.

This is the first time India will be hosting an ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup alone. They previously co-hosted the World Cups with other countries in 1987, 1996, and 2011.

A total of 10 teams will take part in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be played across 12 different venues in the country. Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Mumbai, Pune, Guwahati, and Thiruvananthapuram are the 12 venues for matches. Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram will only host warm-up matches.

BCCI Acknowledges The High Demand For Tickets For ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

In an official statement issued by the BCCI on Wednesday, September 6, the board announced the sale of 400,000 tickets in the next phase of ticket sales.

After the first phase of the ticket sales between August 25 and September 3, fans on social media were left fuming over not being able to get tickets and they slammed the BCCI for the same.

“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acknowledges the high demand for tickets for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. After discussions with the hosting state associations, the BCCI has announced the release of approximately 400,000 tickets for the highly anticipated tournament. This measure is aimed at accommodating as many passionate cricket fans as possible, ensuring their participation in this historic event,” BCCI stated.

The next phase of the ticket sales for the World Cup matches will begin at 8:00 PM IST on September 8.

“Cricket enthusiasts from around the world can now secure their seats to witness the cricketing extravaganza of the year. 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 BCCI deeply acknowledges that fans are the heartbeat of the tournament, and their unwavering passion, engagement, and contributions are pivotal to the success of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023,” BCCI said.