Delhi Cricket Association Official Linked to Black Ticket Scam Selling IPL Passes for Up to ₹80,000
IPL Black Tickets Sold At Rs 80,000, Board Official Involved: Stunning Report
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A major black ticketing scandal has surfaced involving a senior official from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), who allegedly facilitated the sale of over 1,000 complimentary IPL tickets at exorbitant prices, some reaching ₹80,000. Four individuals have been arrested, including the DDCA official, as investigations reveal a systematic racket exploiting fans ahead of high-demand matches.
- 01Four individuals, including a DDCA official, have been arrested for selling complimentary IPL tickets at inflated prices.
- 02Tickets were sold for prices ranging from ₹8,000 to ₹80,000, depending on the match's star power.
- 03The black ticketing racket was reportedly organized and systematic, with a DDCA official at the helm.
- 04Three individuals were apprehended near the stadium while attempting to sell tickets for a match featuring Virat Kohli.
- 05The BCCI allocates 10 to 15 percent of each game's tickets as complimentary passes to the hosting association.
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A shocking black ticketing scandal has emerged involving a senior official from the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), who is accused of orchestrating the sale of over 1,000 complimentary IPL tickets at exorbitant prices, with some tickets reportedly going for as much as ₹80,000. The Delhi Police have arrested four individuals linked to this scheme, including the DDCA official, after they were caught attempting to sell complimentary passes for a match between the Delhi Capitals and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Investigations revealed that ticket prices varied based on the match's star power, with a source indicating that prices could range from ₹8,000 to ₹80,000. The police described the operation as a well-organized racket led by the DDCA official, who was instrumental in determining ticket pricing based on demand. The BCCI's policy allows local franchises, such as the Delhi Capitals, to provide 10 to 15 percent of each game's tickets as complimentary passes to the hosting association, which has been exploited in this case.
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This scandal highlights the exploitation of cricket fans and raises concerns about ticketing integrity in the IPL.
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