NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated
T20 World Cup
2024 will feature the electrifying rivalry between India and Pakistan, set to take place on June 9 in New York.
This Group A match promises to be a highlight of the tournament, rekindling memories of their last T20 World Cup encounter where
Virat Kohli
delivered one of the greatest innings in the format's history.
Co-hosted by the USA and the West Indies, the tournament kicks off on June 1, with the final scheduled for June 29. However, the build-up to the India-Pakistan game has been marred by controversy over ticket pricing.
Ticket Pricing Controversy
Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi has criticized the
ICC
for allegedly prioritizing profits over promoting the game in the USA. Modi claims that tickets for the marquee clash at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York are being sold for as much as $20,000 (Rs 16,65,138) per seat in the Diamond Club section.
"Shocked to learn that ICC is selling tickets for Diamond Club at $20000 per seat for the #indvspak WC game. The WC in the US is for game expansion & fan engagement, not a means to make profits on gate collections. $2750 for a ticket It’s just #notcricket #intlcouncilofcrooks,” Modi tweeted.
According to the ICC,
ticket prices
for the India-Pakistan match range from $300 (now sold out) to $10,000. A recent USA Today report further claimed that resale prices for these tickets have soared.
India's World Cup Schedule
India will begin their World Cup campaign on June 5 against Ireland in New York before facing Pakistan at the same venue. Subsequent matches include a face-off against hosts USA and a final Group A match against Canada.
The anticipation for the India-Pakistan match is palpable, given the historic and emotional significance of their cricket rivalry.
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