India vs New Zealand 2nd Test: 'MCA hay hay' slogans raised as fans protest lack of water at Pune stadium"
Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune, has witnessed growing unrest among spectators due to inadequate facilities at the venue. Fans have reported a severe shortage of drinking water on Day 1, leading to protests during the lunch break. The match is part of a three-match series, with New Zealand having won the first Test last week.
Water shortage and fan protests
As the temperature soared, fans at the MCA Stadium were left struggling to find drinking water. Social media posts showed frustrated spectators, with many protesting against the MCA by chanting slogans like «MCA hume paani do, MCA hay hay.» Complaints about the unavailability of water, poor hygiene in toilets, and overpriced food also surfaced.
One user on X (formerly Twitter) criticized the conditions, saying, «Exposed to weather, stinky toilets, lack of drinking water, overpriced-yet-vile food, hostile cops — that people still go to stadiums speaks volume of their love for the game. They deserve better from administrators in their cosy boxes surrounded by lackeys.» Another user added, «What is going on in #IndvsNZ? Strong rumours about no drinking water facility for the fans in this scorching heat. Absolute shame MCA Pune. This is no ordinary mishap… needs to be penalized @BCCI. Absolute crime this… no drinking water.»
Fans are now calling out both the MCA and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for failing to provide basic amenities. One disgruntled fan remarked, «No drinking water no need of toilets. BCCI keeps it
