HPCA set to make World Cup tickets available offline to locals

In an exciting development for cricket fans in Himachal Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) is set to make World Cup cricket more accessible to locals. HPCA's Secretary, Avnish Parmar, revealed in a recent press briefing that offline ticket counters will soon be available for the much-anticipated ODI World Cup 2023 matches, which will be hosted in the beautiful Dharamsala stadium.

The Dharamsala International Cricket Stadium, placed against the breathtaking backdrop of the Dhauladhar ranges, has undergone several significant upgrades in preparation for the prestigious tournament. These changes aim to elevate the overall fan experience and ensure that cricket matches proceed smoothly, even in the event of rainfall. 

Parmar shared the key improvements made to the stadium, stating,"Before the start of the ODI World Cup 2023, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association made some changes in the stadium, we have made a subway system in the stadium which will help the matches to start even after 15-20 mm rain. We installed new LED lights,” as quoted by The Economic Times.

“Many other works are also going on in the stadium to give the fans a world-class experience. The capacity of the stadium is still the same but we have renovated the stands on the ground. On September 27 the ODI World Cup trophy is coming to the state and will be kept at Dharamshala. 10 days before the start of the ODI World Cup match in Dharamsala we will install counters to sell offline tickets for the local fans," he added.

Excitement is building in the region as the ODI World Cup trophy is scheduled to arrive in Himachal Pradesh soon, where it will be proudly displayed at Dharamsala. To cater to local cricket enthusiasts, the HPCA will set up offline ticket counters ten days prior to the commencement of the ODI World Cup matches. This move is expected to bring the joy of World Cup cricket closer to the hearts of fans in the state.

Dharamsala Stadium will play host to five matches during the 2023 ODI World Cup, including the much-anticipated clash between the home team, India, and New Zealand on October 22. The full schedule for Dharamsala is as follows:

October 7: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan.
October 10: England vs Bangladesh.
October 17: South Africa vs Netherlands.
October 22: India vs New Zealand.
October 28: Australia vs New Zealand.