Good news for Cricket lovers willing to watch One Day International (ODI) match between Sri lanka and India at Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) stadium on November 17. People can avail bus service felicitated by JSCA till prominent junctions after the match. The first of its kind initiative was highlighted by the association’s president Amitabh Choudhary on Thursday.
As many as 10 to 12 buses have been procured by the company managing state’s first multiplex eylex in the capital. “Three buses will be lined up near St Thomas School for the noted junctions across the city. We will charge a reasonable amount written on placards pasted on the bus. It will be more than that fixed for the state government buses,” Choudhary told the media persons.
The 32 to 40 seater buses have been roped in for the sake of spectator’s safety. Also, the association has restricted on the entry of various accessories used by the spectators during the match.“People cannot carry food items, drinks, fruits, bags, bottles, couches, helmets, cameras, mirror, scissor, transistors, match boxes or crackers due to security reasons,” the president said.
Notably, JSCA which has been hosting international cricket matches since January 2013 has decided to cancel the online ticket selling for this match. “The tickets will be available on November 11 and 12 at the stadium counters. If required, we will open the counters on November 13 also,” Choudhary said.
The stadium gates will open for the public after 11 am. Choudhary said like earlier ODI matches, the toss will be done at 1 pm and the match will commence by 1: 30 pm. He added, “Spectators interested to leave the stadium during the match can go out by 3 pm. The entry of spectators will be allowed till 3: 30 pm.”
JSCA has made slit changes in the seat arrangement for members. The lifetime members will now be seated at the North Pavilion whereas other members will sit at South Pavilion.According to Choudhary, lifetime members will get five tickets. Affiliated Districts will get 10 tickets and Clubs and Institutions will be given 25 tickets.
The teams of India and Sri lanka will reach Ranchi by November 14. “Practice session is scheduled from November 15,” Choudhary said.Notably, six Indian Premiere league, five Champion league and two ODI matches has been hosted by JSCA since January 19, 2013.Choudhary appreciated the crowd of Ranchi due to which JSCA got the opportunity of hosting several international matches in the last 1. 5 years. He said similar number of matches is usually held in a gap of two or two and a half years. The upcoming ODI series match here is the last match to decide over selection of Indian players for World Cup 2015.