DTVHINDIPakistan Board cheated the fans, took the money for the tickets and said that the match would be played without spectators- know the matter?
PCB has announced that the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh will be played in an empty stadium. Pakistan fans cheer during ICC World Cup 2019. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) The 2-match Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh is scheduled to start on August 21. The second Test between the two teams is to be played at the National Stadium in Karachi. But let us tell you that this match will be played in an empty stadium as renovation work is going on to improve the venue for the 2025 Champions Trophy. This match between Bangladesh and Pakistan is scheduled to start on August 30 and will be part of the World Test Championship (WTC) program. Notably, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has allocated Rs 17 billion for the renovation of stadiums in Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi. The 2025 Champions Trophy is the first major tournament to be played in Pakistan since the 2008 Asia Cup and the first ICC event since the 1996 ODI World Cup. The PCB issued a statement on Wednesday, August 14, confirming that fans will not be able to watch the match in the stadium due to construction work in the complex. “In view of the ongoing construction work at the National Stadium as part of preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken the difficult decision to hold the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, scheduled from 30 August to 3 September, without spectators,” the PCB statement read.The statement further said, “We understand how important a role our passionate audience plays in cricket, providing inspiration and encouragement to our players. However, the health and safety of our fans is our top priority. After carefully considering all available options, we have decided that the safest way is to hold the second Test match in an empty stadium.” The press release also stated that fans who have already bought tickets for the contest will be refunded their money, while the sale of unsold seats will be suspended immediately. Bangladesh’s tour of Pakistan will start from August 21 The upcoming red-ball assignment is crucial for Pakistan on multiple fronts. It is a great opportunity for the team to get back into the WTC race on home soil. It is also the first series for newly-appointed red-ball head coach Jason Gillespie, who is said to be a bit like Gautam Gambhir. It will also be the first time Shan Masood will lead his team on home soil after taking over the captaincy from Babar Azam.
IPL 2024: A fan was cheated of Rs 3 lakh while buying tickets for the RCB vs CSK match, read the full news.
This match between RCB and CSK will be played on May 18. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings (Image Credit- Twitter The race for the playoffs of the ongoing IPL season has become very exciting. Let us tell you that Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are the first two teams to qualify for the playoffs. So the fight is going on between many teams for the remaining two places. So, the 68th match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings to be held on May 18 at Chinnaswamy is very important for making a place in the playoffs. Let us tell you that the hopes of RCB and CSK to reach the playoffs hinge on this match. On the other hand, now a cricket fan has been defrauded of Rs 3 lakh while buying tickets for this exciting match. Fan defrauded of Rs 3 lakh in the name of ticket Let us tell you that recently a case of fraud has come to light with a 28-year-old resident of Bengaluru. This fan has lost Rs 3 lakh for buying 3 tickets of RCB vs CSK match. If the reports of Times of India regarding the said issue are to be believed, then this fan found an Instagram account named ‘ipl_2024_tickets_24’, in which it was claimed to sell genuine match tickets. For proof, this account holder also gave Aadhar card and mobile number to the person and described himself as an authorized IPL ticket seller. After this, the victim was asked to send Rs 2300 per ticket and he sent a total of Rs 7900 to this user named Padma Sinha Vijay Kumar. After this the person said that match tickets would be sent to you through e-mail, but the ticket did not arrive. After this the fan was told that the money has not been received due to a technical glitch. After this the user continued giving money and when the amount reached Rs 67 thousand, he became suspicious and informed the police. On the other hand, after this matter came to light, Bengaluru Police has appealed to the cricket fans to buy match tickets only from the official website. Also, the police have registered a case regarding the fraud with the fan and have started investigation.
