Delhi and District Cricket Association to Earn Rs 2 crore Through In-Stadia Rights for Fourth Test
Delhi and District Cricket Association treasurer Ravinder Manchanda said that it will be the first time in many years that they will be making profit from a Test match
The Delhi and District Cricket Association is set to earn around Rs 2 crore by selling the in-stadia rights for the fourth and final Test between India and South Africa to take place from December 3. (Delhi and District Cricket Association makes payment of Rs 50 lakh as Entertainment Tax)
"The DDCA is set to earn Rs 2 crore 5 lakh from the Test. This will be the first time in many years that DDCA will be making profit from a Test match. The tender bids have been given at a reasonable rate," DDCA treasurer Ravinder Manchanda said. (Kotla Test: High Court Gives Temporary Relief to Delhi and District Cricket Association, Ball Now in BCCI's Court)
"The DDCA is likely to save Rs 50 lakh from the tendering process," he added. (Court Asks Delhi Government Not to Withhold NOC for Kotla Test)
He added that contract for online ticket sales has been given to DNA.
It was only last week that the controversy ridden DDCA got the Delhi High Court nod to stage the game. The Court appointed Justice (retired) Mukul Mudgal as observer for the five-day match.