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IND vs SA Match Abandoned: BCCI VP Promises Full Refund for Lucknow Fans

The fourth T20I between India and South Africa in Lucknow was called off without a ball being bowled. Persistent fog led umpires to abandon the match after multiple inspections. BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla has confirmed that all spectators will receive a full refund for their tickets. The series finale is now set for Ahmedabad.

Key Points: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla Announces Refund for Abandoned Lucknow T20I

  • The match was abandoned after six pitch inspections due to excessive fog
  • The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has initiated the refund process
  • The final T20I of the series will be played in Ahmedabad
  • Axar Patel was ruled out of the series and replaced by Shahbaz Ahmed
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Spectators will get their money refunded: BCCI VP after IND vs SA 4th T20I abandoned in Lucknow

BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla confirms full ticket refunds for spectators after the India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow was abandoned due to fog.

"The spectators will get their money back. - Rajeev Shukla, BCCI Vice-President"

New Delhi, December 18

Rajeev Shukla, the Vice-President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and a Congress leader, said that the spectators of the India vs South Africa 4th T20I at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow will get their money back after the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to excessive fog on Wednesday.

Shukla, while speaking to ANI, said that since no ball was bowled in the abandoned Lucknow T20 due to fog, spectators will receive a full refund, and the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) has already begun the refund process.

"As far as the Lucknow match that was cancelled is concerned, it is clear that if not even a single ball is bowled in any match, the money will be refunded. We are in touch with the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA), they have initiated the process of refunding the money. The spectators will get their money back," said Rajeev Shukla.

The Lucknow match was scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST on December 17, with the toss scheduled for 7:00 PM IST. However, after six separate inspections, the umpires remained unconvinced that conditions were suitable for play and eventually abandoned the match without a single ball being bowled. The final inspection took place at 9:25 PM IST.

The fifth and final T20I between the two countries will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on December 19.

Ahead of the fourth T20I, Indian all-rounder Axar Patel was ruled out of the remaining T20I series against South Africa due to illness, the BCCI said on December 15.

In place of Axar Patel, the BCCI Men's Selection Committee named Shahbaz Ahmed as his replacement for the remaining T20I matches against South Africa.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Full refund is fair, but what about the time and travel costs for the spectators? Many would have come from nearby districts. BCCI should also consider some token gesture for the inconvenience, like a discount on future match tickets.
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Aman W
Finally some good sense prevails! I remember old days when such things happened and fans were just told "bad luck". This is a positive step for Indian cricket fans. Hope they stick to this policy for IPL matches too if needed.
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Sarah B
As someone who was at the stadium, it was very disappointing. Waited for over two hours in the cold. Glad to hear about the refund, but the communication from the ground staff could have been much better. We were left guessing for too long.
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Vikram M
Better scheduling could avoid this. Holding a match in Lucknow in mid-December is asking for trouble with fog. BCCI needs to be more strategic with venues and timings. On the bright side, at least the refund policy is clear now.
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Kriti O
Good move! The fans are the heart of cricket. This sets a good example. Now focus on Ahmedabad - hope we get a full game there to finish the series on a high! 🇮🇳 #TeamIndia

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