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Several folks have been left injured after a stampede broke out on Thursday when followers had gathered in massive numbers on the Gymkhana Grounds in Secunderabad to get the bodily copies of tickets for the third T20I between India and Australia scheduled to be performed in Sunday in Hyderabad.
The police resorted to lathicharge to convey the state of affairs underneath management however chaos continued on Friday as properly with followers returning empty-handed from the venue the place they have been reportedly requested to accumulate tickets after having already booked them on-line.
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According to numerous stories, the followers have been instructed by the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) to accumulate tickets after displaying QR code alongside an identification proof and {a photograph}. However, as soon as they reached the bottom, they have been stopped by the police.
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra termed it as a unhappy day for Indian cricket and demanded that these chargeable for this needs to be introduced to justice.
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“I want to mention what happened in Hyderabad is very disappointing – the chaos for tickets, lathicharge and violence. We have to look after the fans. If they turn away from cricket, what will we be talking about then and celebrate? Whoever is responsible for this, should be held accountable. Justice must be done. We cannot treat fans like this. Buying tickets is their right. Why are we still selling tickets physically when it’s been done online?” Chopra stated on his YouTube channel.
“Whatever happened, a sad day for Indian cricket,” he added.
During a press convention, HCA president Mohammad Azharuddin had denied any wrongdoing on the half of the affiliation whereas sympathising with the followers who have been injured.
“It is not as easy to conduct a match as sitting in this room and discussing. We have done nothing wrong. We are with the fans who were injured in the morning incidents, and the HCA will take care of them completely. I will give a complete report on the sale of tickets, availability and other details to the Minister and he will tell you what is correct and what is wrong,” Azharuddin stated throughout the which was additionally attended by Telangana Sports Minister V Srinivas Goud.
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