BCCI President Sourav Ganguly delightedly announced Tuesday that all tickets for the India-England Pink Ball Day / Night event in Ahmedabad have been “sold out”, adding that a call will also be taken shortly for the entrance of spectators in the next IPL. .

The pink ball event between India and England is scheduled to start at the Motera, the world’s largest cricket stadium, in Ahmedabad from February 24 and authorities have decided to allow 50 percent spectators.

“Ahmedabad is completely exhausted. Happy to see normality again, “Ganguly told Star Sports in an interview.

“I spoke with Jay Shah and he is very interested in these test matches. Just for him, cricket will return to Ahmedabad after six or seven years because they built the new stadium, ”said the former India captain.

The meeting will be the second time that India has organized a day / night test. The first was played in Kolkata against Bangladesh in 2019.

“I told him that last year we set an example with the Pink-Ball Test in Kolkata, so we can’t go any further and we want to see all the seats and be full. And that’s what it is, the tickets are gone, as well as for the T20s that will continue testing, “said Ganguly.

The second test between India and England in Chennai marked the return of spectators for an international match in India after the COVID-19 outbreak forced a complete shutdown of sporting activity in March last year.

BCCI is also considering allowing viewers at the IPL, which is scheduled to begin in the second week of April.

“This year is also going to be great for what it is. We’ll see if we can get the crowd back to the IPL, it’s a decision we’ll have to make very soon. But it’s going to be another great tournament, ”Ganguly said.

Speaking about the IPL mini-auction, which will take place on Thursday, Ganguly said: “It is not a big auction, but many teams will have a lot to fill. Especially Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super King’s will have a lot of work to do at the auction.

The former Indian captain added that a pink ball test will be a permanent fixture in all series at home.

“Absolutely. One pink ball test in a series is ideal. Every generation goes through changes, the pink ball is one of the main changes for the cricket test match and to keep the cricket test match alive.

“I think with the Ahmedabad stadium full, next week will be another great show for everyone.”

On the personal front, Ganguly, who underwent two rounds of angioplasty last month, said he feels “fit and well.”

“I feel absolutely fine. Yes, there was a bit of fear, but luckily it wasn’t as scary as everyone thought. I am fit and well and have returned to work. “

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