T20 World Cup: Small crowd for final raises eyebrows, gets netizens talking
Updated On: 15 November, 2021 11:38 AM IST | Dubai | IANS
But, perhaps the absence of an Asian team in the final, resulted in there being not enough interest among the fans to come out and fill the stadium, this creating an electrifying atmosphere.
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New Zealand`s captain Kane Williamson (C) walks past Australia`s players celebrating their win in the ICC men’s Twenty20 World Cup final match. Pic/AFP
With Trans-Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand facing each other in the final of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup on Sunday, the empty seats at the Dubai International Stadium did not match up to the excitement expected for a summit clash. Generally, for a tournament finale, especially of an ICC event, there is always a shortage of match tickets but the final between New Zealand and Australia is a shocking affair in this regard. The empty patches everywhere in the stands should be a cause of concern for the International Cricket Council (ICC), Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), and Emirates Cricket Board (ECB).
As per reports, the organisers had sought permission from authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to allow them to fill the stadium to 100 percent capacity for the final of the mega-event, and the same was granted. But, perhaps the absence of an Asian team in the final, resulted in there being not enough interest among the fans to come out and fill the stadium, this creating an electrifying atmosphere. In contrast to the ongoing T20 World Cup final. some matches of the tournament in which an Asian country was in action saw a much better crowd turnout. Even there was a stampede-like situation with fans trying to force their way into the stands for Afghanistan versus Pakistan Super 12 clash a few days back.
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