The Pakistan Cricket Board have faced a big shame for their home test matches because the crowd are not interested in watching matches in the stadium. Now PCB offers free tickets against South Africa for the upcoming Test series. This move aims to bring more fans to the stadiums. The board wants to fill empty seats during Test matches.
Why Is PCB Giving Free Tickets?
PCB is facing a big problem with Test cricket. Very few people are coming to watch matches in stadiums. The recent Test series against England showed this issue clearly. Only 1,000 fans came to watch the games. This low number worried the cricket board a lot.
The PCB offers free tickets against South Africa to solve this problem. They hope more fans will come and enjoy the games. Test cricket is losing its charm in many Asian countries. Pakistan wants to change this trend now.
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Details About the Ticket Prices
The two-match Test series will start on October 12 in Lahore. The second Test will begin on October 20 in Rawalpindi. The PCB has made tickets very cheap for fans. Some tickets are completely free for everyone.
Ticket Prices for Pakistan vs South Africa Tests
First Test – Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore (Oct 12-16)
General, First-Class, Premium, VIP (major enclosures): Free
VIP Iqbal & Jinnah End, Gallery: PKR 800-1,000 (~Rs 350-Rs 440)
Platinum Box: PKR 8,000 first four days (~Rs 3,520), PKR 10,000 fifth day (~Rs 4,400)
Second Test – Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium (Oct 20-24)
General, First-Class, Premium, VIP (major enclosures): Free
PCB Gallery: PKR 800 first four days (~Rs 350), PKR 1,000 fifth day (~Rs 440)
Platinum Box: PKR 8,000 first four days (~Rs 3,520), PKR 10,000 fifth day (~Rs 4,400)
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Test Cricket Struggles in Asia
Pakistan is not alone in this struggle. Other countries face similar problems with Test matches. India also sees empty stadiums during Test games. Fans are not interested in watching cricket without Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Also, fans prefer shorter formats like T20 and ODI cricket now.
The PCB offers free tickets against South Africa as a smart plan. They want to bring families and young fans back. The board believes Test cricket needs more support. They are working hard to make matches exciting again.
This initiative shows PCB’s commitment to the longest format. The board hopes this step will create new interest. Young children might discover the beauty of Test cricket. Time will tell if this plan works successfully.
