IND vs SA: Only 1500 Tickets Sold In 39000-seating Capacity JSCA Stadium For Ranchi Test

In the JSCA International Sports Complex stadium at Ranchi, which can accommodate 39000 people, the paltry count of ticket sold is surely a cause of worry for the organizers and cricket administrators in general.

As Virat Kohli-led India look to inflict a Test series whitewash on South Africa in the third and final Test starting Saturday, less than 1500 tickets went on sale two days before the final clash at Ranchi. In the JSCA International Sports Complex stadium at Ranchi, which can accommodate 39000 people, the paltry count of ticket sold is surely a cause of worry for the organizers and cricket administrators in general. “If there is any demand, it is for daily tickets in the hospitality area priced at ~2000,” said Sahay. The daily tickets prices range from ~200 to ~2000 and the cheapest season ticket costs ~1000, he said. The state association has distributed 5000 tickets among para-military forces, the army, local police and National Cadet Corps, said Sahay. However, is MS Dhoni the reason for fewer tickets being sold? Belonging to Ranchi, the player has a major fan following. But Dhoni has retired from the long format of cricket. According to Sahay, Dhoni's appearance would have also not made much effect and the count wouldn’t have exceeded 20,000.