Cricket fans ‘deserve better’: Frustration over failure to book ODI World Cup 2023 tickets; booking app crashes
International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) collaborated with Mastercard, reserving a portion of the ODI World Cup tickets for India matches to be accessible to Mastercard holders starting August 29. However, the designated ticketing partner, BookMyShow, encountered a few hurdles, prompting a wave of disappointment among fans who eagerly anticipated snagging their seats via the platform. “What a scam!! Such a pathetic ticket booking system for ICC Cricket World Cup.
Can't even book any ticket for any match of team India. We fans deserve better," one fan posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Finally managed to get to the next page of world cup tickets after waiting for 1 and half hour and.....
there were no tickets available. The one which one was available was not getting added to card," wrote one user. “I will be shocked if anyone got a ticket," came from another.
Despite initial glitches, BookMyShow managed to regain control of the situation, albeit temporarily. An organized queue system was introduced, although some fans found themselves confronted with escalating waiting times. This was especially notable as the ticket sales were limited to a specific segment, further heightening the sense of anticipation for the main ticket release.
A unique element of this year's ticket sales was the delayed start, intensifying the eagerness among fans. The sale primarily targeted matches not involving the Indian team. Almost immediately, reports surfaced of enthusiasts facing difficulties while attempting to access the BookMyShow app, the designated ticketing partner for the impending World Cup 2023, scheduled to kick off on October 5.
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