Cricket Australia (CA) has seen a record-breaking surge in the sales of tickets from India for the upcoming Australia vs India Test series 2024-25 played for the Border Gavaskar Trophy. Notably, the two teams will lock horns in a five-match series after 33 years beginning from November 22. India and Australia share the fiercest rivalry in cricket world in recent times courtesy of several mouth-watering encounters between the two teams.
Expecting another crackerjack of a series down under this time around, a large number of Indian fans have booked their seats to witness the spectacle live from the iconic stadiums in Australia. This has led to a record-breaking six-times increase in the number of tickets bought by fans in India for the upcoming series compared to last season.
General Manager of Events & Operations at Cricket Australia, Joel Morrison, expressed his delight on the record-breaking sales and welcomed the Indian fans to Australia assuring them an enjoyable and memorable experience.
“We are thrilled to see so many Indian fans planning to travel to Australia for the NRMA Insurance Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. They can expect a very warm welcome here. We are committed to providing an enjoyable and memorable experience for everyone attending, and we’re confident this series will be remembered for many years to come,” said Morrison.
CA introduces Indian fan Zones
To make the viewing experience even better for Indian fans, Cricket Australia has come up with Indian Fan Zones for the first time in a Test series in Australia. These specially designed zones aim to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for Indian supporters, fostering a sense of community and celebration among fans at all venues during the series.
The Border Gavaskar Trophy will commence from November 22 with the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The Second Test will be a day-night affair at the Adelaide Oval beginning from December 6 to 10. The historic Gabba in Brisbane will host the third Test from December 14 to 18.
The highly anticipated Boxing Day Test will begin from December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the series will come to a close with the fifth Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney from January 3.