Pakistan, Indian players should demand a lot
Pakistan In preparation for the upcoming 50-over World Cup to be held in India later this year, West Indies cricket legend Chris Gayle has shared his predictions for the tournament. Gayle believes that India, England, Pakistan and New Zealand will be the four semi-finalists in the tournament.
The much-awaited India-Pakistan World Cup 2023 match is scheduled to take place on October 15 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Acknowledging the immense popularity and viewership generated by India-Pakistan matches, Gayle emphasized the economic importance of such encounters.
“When these teams [India and Pakistan] play, especially in a World Cup, they generate huge revenue. With one match, the entire ICC event can be done. The Pakistani and Indian players have to demand a lot of money for these matches because they are the games in form of well-paid TV games,” Gayle told PTI.
Gayle humorously mentioned that if he was in a position of authority within the cricket boards or the ICC, he would propose significantly higher financial compensation for the players who take part in these high-profile matches. place, I would like a lot more.
,” he added. Meanwhile, hotel prices in Ahmedabad have gone up significantly after the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed that the arch-rivals will face each other in the city.
The prices of hotel stays increased almost tenfold, even though many rooms were already sold out for the day. Some hotels even charge close to 100,000 Indian Rupees (INR), while their usual rates range from 5,000 to 8,000 INR for the same room on a normal day. With a capacity of approximately 132,000, the Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to be packed as these arch-rivals go head-to-head once again.
Published in EDP BLOGS on June 30,2023.
