Last Update: February 08, 2023, 20:39 IST
The first match of the series in Nagpur will set the tone for the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (AP Image)
The enthusiasm of the fans is sky high as Nagpur is hosting its first Test match in five years and the first day of the series is expected to be sold out.
The talk about the Border-Gavaskar Trophy may center on the pitch, with the biggest talking point leading up to the first day of the series as to how India Come D-day, a pitch has been prepared to put the Australian batsmen to the sword.
The Australian media may have given their verdict on the track and the match is likely to be played 24 hours before the first ball of the series is bowled, but for Orange City cricket fans, the 22-yard strip in the middle at Jamtha is just one of their excitement levels. has very little effect.
Vidarbha Cricket The Association Stadium is hosting its first Test match in five years and the official word on the number of tickets sold is that it will be sold by spectators on February 9. As of writing, around 38,000 tickets have been sold and are expected to be sold out by tomorrow – the day of the first Test match.
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A VCA official told cricketnext.com, “The Nagpur crowd has always been a big fan of the game and yes, as per the official count, around 38,000 tickets have been sold till yesterday and we are expecting it to be almost sold out by tomorrow. “
“We do not have daily tickets and these figures are for all five days, we only have season tickets. Historically we have managed to draw almost full crowds for international games. the officer said.
Jamtha has a total capacity of 44,900 and out of this, 38,000 tickets have been sold. Also, 4000 tickets have been given to school students which are sold at Rs 10 per day.
When Nagpur last hosted a Test match in 2017 when India hosted Sri Lanka for the second Test, around 39,000 tickets were sold. India won by an innings and 239 runs Virat Kohli Scored a brilliant 213 and won the man of the match award. The match ended in four days.
While talking to the media, Indian skipper Rohit Sharma also spoke highly of the VCA stadium and was happy to hear the number of tickets sold.
“Good sign for Test cricket. It is a good feeling that so many people are coming on the first day. They should come not only to Nagpur, but to all places. It’s great when the crowd turns up. People want to see good Test cricket,” Rohit said during Wednesday’s media briefing.
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“It is a good ground, big ground. I am getting good support. Good matches have happened here. There are few grounds in India where it is nice to play. This is one of them. All the boys here like it. When If you play Test, first of all you come and see how is the dining room, changing area, recovery room, all the facilities are there. You have to stay here for eight days for a Test match. All the facilities are good here. Even for recovery. There is a lot of space. That is also a factor. Pitch, outfield everything is good. Support is also good.
The VCA Stadium has so far hosted six Tests, nine ODIs and 13 T20Is.
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