Exam worry causes students to prefer studies to Royal Challengers and Punjab Kings XI match on Tuesday
Exam worry causes students to prefer studies to Royal Challengers and Punjab Kings XI match on Tuesday
ADVERTISEMENT
Sources in the Royal Challengers camp said they are not expecting more than 60 per cent of the total seats to be filled at the Chinnaswamy stadium when the team faces Punjab Kings XI, on Tuesday.
During the first edition of the IPL at the stadium, cricket lovers spent an entire night queuing up for tickets. This time, despite the heavy spending on promos and innovative advertisements, the crowds appear to be keeping away.
 |
|
Anil Kumble of the Bangalore Royal Challengers exults after taking a wicket in South Africa last year. |
u00a0"We can only blame the exams. The counter bookings have not been very encouraging.u00a0 The online bookings have been better," said R Sudhakar Rao, assistant secretary, Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA).
SSLC exams begin on April 1. With students engrossed in studies, and parents walking the extra mile to ensure cricket does not come in the way of their children's academic performance, the IPL is the obvious casualty.
"The picture is not so gloomy. The turn out will not be less than 60 percent," said Sunil Kumar from DNA Networks, which is managing the event.
The organizers are going all out to ensure the crowds come. Roping in film stars to cheer the home team and massive ad campaigns across media channels are being used towards this end.
u00a0Actress Ramya is expected to be in the T stand, and matinee idol Puneet Rajkumar will be seen with spectators cheering from the D Corporate Box.
Spectators will have to cough up Rs 2,750 per ticket to be seen with Ramya, while the ticket price for D Corporate Box is Rs 1,100.
u00a0"As Tuesday happens to be Ugadi, it is special for me and my fans. I will celebrate the festival with cricket along with my fans," said Ramya.
| Party Confusion |
|
An invite for a big bash around a match between the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) that was to be screened at 8 pm yesterday ended in an embarrassment for the organizers - Limelite and the owners of the team. The match began at 4 pm. RCB lost. |
Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest news!" Click here!
