‘95 Pc Tickets Sold,’ Confirms PCA Chief As Mullanpur Set To Host First-ever Men’s International Match

‘95 pc tickets sold,’ confirms PCA chief as Mullanpur set to host first-ever men’s international mat (Image Source: IANS)

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president Amarjit Singh Mehta said that tickets for the forthcoming second T20I between India and South Africa at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Chandigarh’s Mullanpur are 95 per cent sold out, with the venue set to witness an almost-packed stadium.

He also noted that the second T20I will feature several BCCI dignitaries, as the venue gears up to host its first-ever men’s international match. The occasion will be graced by Mithun Manhas, president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Moreover, two new stands will be unveiled on Thursday, named after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and the Indian women’s team’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

“This is the first-ever men's international match taking place here at PCA Mullanpur Stadium. It's a very big match. Several dignitaries from the BCCI will be in attendance, including the President, Mithun Manhas. Many local delegates are also coming. The Governor and the CM will give their confirmation today, as we have made a special request for them to grace the occasion. Hopefully, they will also come tomorrow. 95 per cent tickets have already been sold at the stadium,” Mehta told IANS.

Moreover, two new stands will be unveiled on Thursday, named after former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and the Indian women’s team’s World Cup-winning captain Harmanpreet Kaur.

India won the T20I opener on Tuesday and are leading the five-game series 1-0.

Article Source: IANS