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KARACHI: Hundreds of cricket fans returned home empty handed as the tickets sale for the first Pak-India one-day international was delayed till today (Sunday).

The Indian cricket team is arriving in Lahore on Wednesday on its first full tour of Pakistan since 1989-90 and plays the first of five one-day games in Karachi on March 13.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced through a statement that the ticket sale for the first one-day would start from today (Sunday) and electronic tickets have been arranged, so that only genuine ticket holders enter the stadium.

Officials refused to disclose the reason for the delay as it was earlier announced tickets for each match would go on sale a week before the match.

PCB put 20 percent of tickets on sale via the Internet, a first for a sports event in Pakistan, and they snapped up within three days. -Inp/br/rb
Updated : 06 Mar 2004 06:34 pm

Ministers, advisors, MPAs, Govt official to buy ODI tickets

Provincial ministers, advisors to chief minister, members Sindh Assembly and government officials will buy tickets to watch one-day international between Pakistan and India on March 13, at National Stadium.

According to official sources here Saturday, no passes will be issued to ministers, advisor, MPA and senior government officials according to set policy of Pakistan Cricket Control Board.

The Sindh Governor Secretariat has informed ministers, advisors, MPAs, members Board of Revenue, city government, secretaries, officials that Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has desired that they should buy valid tickets well in advance to avoid any unpleasant situation at the time of match.

Punjab CM purchases five tickets

Punjab Chief Minister, Ch Pervaiz Elahi has purchased five tickets over the Internet for upcoming match between Pakistan and Indian cricket teams to be played at Gaddafi Stadium here on March 21.

According to official sources, Chief Minister has purchased these tickets for himself and his family members, for which the payment has also been made through the Internet.