The Hyderabad Cricket Affiliation (HCA) president Mohammad Azharuddin has acknowledged that the affiliation has nothing to do with ticket gross sales. His assertion got here after chaos erupted at Gymkhana Grounds in Hyderabad throughout ticket gross sales on Thursday (September 22). Many have been injured through the stampede close to the bottom as followers blamed the affiliation for the poor group relating to ticket gross sales.
Hyderabad will host the third T20I match between India and Australia on Sunday (September 25). Followers gathered in giant numbers to gather the tickets they booked on-line on Paytm and different platforms. However authorities and police have been unable to regulate the gang as greater than 20 followers reportedly suffered a number of accidents through the stampede.
How there will be irregularities when the tickets have been bought on-line: Mohammad Azharuddin
On Friday, police registered three circumstances in opposition to Azharuddin and HCA on behalf of injured victims. However the former Indian captain has clarified that the affiliation has nothing to do with ticket distribution because it was Paytm’s accountability.
“All of the stories about irregularities in sale of tickets for the match are baseless. If anybody proves that corruption has taken place within the sale of tickets, strict motion can be taken. I don’t understand how these stories of discrepancies in ticket gross sales have cropped up. The HCA has not executed something unsuitable on this regard. I’m wondering how there will be irregularities when the tickets have been bought on-line,” Azharuddin mentioned.
The legendary batter additionally appealed to the media to verify the affiliation’s official web site in the event that they need to discover out any discrepancies in monetary issues. Azharuddin additionally added that the affiliation regrets what occurred throughout ticket gross sales and is taking care of the injured followers. “Sure, we remorse and really feel unhappy for no matter had occurred at Gymkhana Grounds. The HCA is caring for the injured.”
Nevertheless, the HCA secretary, R Vijayanad, has agreed that there have been some troubles in sustaining the bottom as a result of Covid-19 outbreak however assured that the affiliation will take all of the measures earlier than the third T20I on Sunday. “Due to COVID, the stadium couldn’t be maintained correctly. Now, we’re taking all measures for spectators earlier than Sunday’s match,” R Vijayanand mentioned.
