In a recent development, Kolkata police apprehended a man named Ankit Agarwal for allegedly engaging in the unauthorized sale of tickets for the upcoming IND vs SA Cricket World Cup match on November 5. Agarwal was found in possession of 20 tickets, selling each one, originally priced at ₹2,500, for a staggering ₹11,000. This incident is just one among several instances of illegal ticket sales that have marred the World Cup proceedings.
This episode follows a similar case in Ahmedabad, where a man named Jay Shah was arrested for defrauding a cricket enthusiast of ₹2.68 lakh (by reports of InsideSport). Shah, masquerading as an agent of the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), promised the victim 41 tickets for the high-stakes IND vs PAK clash on October 14. Despite paying over 1.5 lakhs, the victim received no tickets, falling prey to the deceitful scheme.
Meanwhile, Team India continues its triumphant march in the tournament, securing victories in all six matches played so far. Their flawless campaign contrasts sharply with the unfortunate incidents of ticket fraud, casting a shadow on the otherwise stellar World Cup run.
