As the world eagerly anticipates the commencement of the World Cup, Indian cricket star Virat Kohli has issued a heartfelt plea to his friends and acquaintances: refrain from inundating him with ticket requests during the tournament. With just 24 hours remaining until the World Cup kick-off, Kohli is keen to keep distractions at bay as Team India prepares to face Australia in Chennai.
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Kohli’s polite yet firm message on his Instagram story reads, “As we approach the World Cup, I would humbly like to let all my friends know to not request me for tickets all through the tournament. Enjoy from your homes please,” followed by a laugh emoji.
This isn’t a unique predicament for cricketers, as legends like Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh, and Ashish Nehra have candidly shared their own experiences of being overwhelmed by ticket requests, especially for high-stakes matches such as the 2011 World Cup semifinal between India and Pakistan.
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Supporting her husband’s plea, Bollywood star Anushka Sharma reposted Kohli’s message on her Instagram account, adding a gentle reminder, “And let me just add… please don’t request me to help if your messages go unanswered. Thank you for your understanding.”
In an effort to streamline the ticketing process and reduce fan frenzy, the ICC introduced a phased approach for ticket releases, specifically for India matches. Tickets for India’s warm-up matches became available on August 30, followed by main round tickets on August 31. Notably, tickets for the highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match were made available for booking starting September 3.
In the past, obtaining tickets for World Cup matches had proven to be a challenging endeavor for the Indian public, characterized by lengthy digital queues and frustrating rejections. The official ticketing platform for the 2023 Cricket World Cup, BookMyShow, encountered performance issues, prompting the BCCI to release an additional 400,000 tickets as part of its second phase, with sales commencing on September 8.
In conclusion, Virat Kohli’s request to enjoy the World Cup matches from home reflects the desire to minimize distractions and allow fans to savor the tournament without imposing ticket-related burdens on cricketers.
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