Unmoved by concerns over Sri Lanka's clear stands, citing higher demand
Despite Marylebone Cricket Club receiving significant censure for the cost of entry to this season's Test against Sri Lanka, ticket prices for the next year's Lord's Test against India have increased once more.
For the first three days of the India Test, which begins on July 10 next year, the cheapest adult tickets on offer are restricted-view seats for £90 each ( £20 for under-16s ). Those with a clear line of sight are priced between £120-£175 ( £40-£50 for under-16s ).
These costs compare unfavourably with next season's Check against Sri Lanka, for which the price of unlimited opinions ranged from £115-£140 for adults and £15-£40 for concessions.
That Sri Lanka contest concluded on the fourth day, for which just 9, 000 tickets ( approx one-third capacity ) were sold. This was, in part, a reflection of England's present fast-paced method to Test cricket, with some new events being wrapped up well in advance of the last time.
MCC faced even more criticism for omitting any reduced-entry options until after tea on the third day, when the price dropped from £15 for adults to £5 for under-16s. By then, yet, there were just three Sri Lanka innings left to fall, and the lack of progress see further prevented a considerable take-up.
Speaking in the aftermath of the Test, England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope said that the restrained atmosphere had been noted by his team.
" It was just like' jeez, it seems quiet today '", he said. I'm not certain whether or not individuals anticipated the game's completion on day four. It's a shame it was n't a full house because it was obviously a good day's play".
Enthusiasts who hope to enter the next year's India Test on that day have little to lose despite Guy Lavender, the club's chief executive and minister, announcing that the team will be reviewing its fourth-day pricing plan. Under-16s may be admitted for £25, half the cost of the first three days, but cards with a whole view may also charge £90-£150.
MCC's logic is that India are now the second-biggest draw in the English Test timeline, behind Australia, and the charges reflect the possible need, which is in line with the plan adopted by other activities.
Lord's is also expected to host the World Test Championship last in June, which is now on course to be contested between India and Australia, a championship of the 2023 last at the Kia Oval. Tickets for that match are set between £70-130 for individuals and £20-£50 for under-16s.
England and India are even due to play a women's International at Lord's in 2025, for which older tickets will be available for between £25 and £45. The people's International against South Africa, on the other hand, will charge between £75 and £150.
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