During the 2023 World Cup, the process for entering the stadiums will require ticket holders to possess physical paper tickets. These tickets will need to be presented at the entrance gates of the stadiums located across the country where the matches will be held.
The announcement was made by Jay Shah, who holds the position of Secretary in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The BCCI had initially offered the option of buying tickets online. However, they have decided not to accept e-tickets for this World Cup. The reason behind this decision is that they encountered some challenges during the Indian Premier League (IPL) held earlier in the year 2023 when e-tickets were used.
Despite the current decision, the BCCI remains positive about the potential implementation of e-tickets for future matches between two countries, which are also known as bilateral matches. It means that they might consider electronic tickets again for series between two cricketing nations in the future.
For the 2023 World Cup, to ensure that fans can obtain tickets conveniently, physical tickets will be made available at designated centers. These centers will be set up to distribute paper tickets to those who wish to attend the matches.
Additionally, Jay Shah also addressed the possibility of game postponements. In simple terms, this means that some matches might be delayed or rescheduled to a later date due to unforeseen circumstances or other reasons. Fans should stay updated with the official announcements in case there are any changes to the match schedule.
