The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing heavy trolling on social media for the extremely low ticket prices for the upcoming Test series between Pakistan and Bangladesh, starting August 21 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. On Monday, PCB announced that tickets for PAK vs BAN Test series will be available at very affordable rates, with the cheapest ticket priced at just Rs. 15 (PKR 50).
Trolls, especially from India, humorously pointed out that Rs. 15 in India would barely buy a samosa. A popular comment circulating on social media reads, "Itne ka toh idhar 1 samosa aata hai."
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According to the official release from the PCB, ticket prices for the series range from PKR 50 to a substantial PKR 250,000 for a full hospitality box.
"The tickets for both Test matches have been kept at an affordable rate. The minimum rate starts at PKR 50 (General enclosure/ Wasim Bari enclosure in Karachi) and goes up to PKR 250,000 (full hospitality box) at the NBS in Karachi," read PCB's statement.
The PCB has struggled to fill stands at past events, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL). It appears that the very low-ticket prices are an attempt to attract larger crowds.
Veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has returned to the Bangladesh Test cricket team, with Nazmul Hasan Shanto appointed as the new captain.
Bangladeshi contingent have arrived in Lahore for PAK vs BAN Test series. They will train for three days each at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium before the series opener in Rawalpindi.
Pakistan-Bangladesh Test Series Schedule:
PAK vs BAN 1st Test: August 21 to 25 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium
PAK vs BAN 2nd Test: August 30 to September 3 at National Stadium, Karachi