Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharn has slammed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) over setting exorbitant prices for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash. To note, the price for the mega clash in Colombo were starting from 6000 Lankan rupees. Murali felt it was way too much for a common person, who passionately follows cricket.
The former Lankan spinner felt that the country has a strong following for cricket, and by keeping high prices, PCB made the wrong decision. For the uninitiated, Sri Lanka are only the co-hosts for the Asia Cup. The original hosts Pakistan, have set the prices for the ongoing Continental Cup.
“It is the PCB who has decided the prices for these tickets as they are hosting the Asia Cup this year. Sri Lanka is currently going through a financial crisis. The ticket prices are really expensive, and they were reduced at the last moment (just before the India vs. Pakistan match in Colombo) but it doesn’t work that way. The ticket prices start from Sri Lankan Rupees 6000 and upwards. If you want to watch the match from the grandstands it is 40000 to 50000 Sri Lankan Rupees, which is equivalent to a person’s monthly salary. I don’t think anyone can afford that much money in Sri Lanka,” Muralitharan said to Cricket Pakistan.
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Muralitharn slams PCB, says rain prediction also discouraged fans from watching IND vs PAK clash
Not only tickets but Murali also feels that rain played a part in the fans not coming to the stadium to watch IND vs PAK. To note BCCI were also given options to host Asia Cup Super 4 matches in Hambantota and Dambulla, one of the drier regions in Sri Lanka during the Monsoon season. But BCCI went with the decision to host all matches in Colombo.
“The league match between India and Pakistan ended up in a tie (no result) because of the rains. Perhaps, it was because of the rain prediction that people don’t want to take a chance. Also, there was some confusion regarding the venue (from Colombo to Hambantota) of the Super 4 matches and the final. People will be apprehensive to come forward and buy tickets,” he concluded.
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