'Traffic jams, long queues': Netizens lambast MCA Stadium over inefficiency, authorities respond

Team India achieved yet another thumping victory in the ODI World Cup 2023 and defeated the Bangla Tigers in the India vs Bangladesh clash by seven wickets at the MCA Stadium in Pune. Indian batter Virat Kohli was the anchor of the chase and scored his 48th ODI ton. Kohli played an innings of 103* runs off 97 balls, which included six fours and four sixes. Despite Team India's win, the fans also had to face a lot of mismanagement during the IND vs BAN CWC 2023 clash. 

3 things you need to know 

• Rohit Sharma and Co. needed 257 runs to win India vs Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2023 match 
• Team India batter Virat Kohli was adjudged the Player of the Match 
• The Indian team will now play against New Zealand on October 22 

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Fans slam MCA Stadium authorities over mismanagement during IND vs BAN CWC 2023 clash 

Fans came in huge numbers to witness the India vs Bangladesh ODI World Cup 2023 match but had to face a lot of difficulties and problems to enter the stadium. The spectators had to stand in huge queues at the entry gates of the MCA Stadium. There were also people present in the ground, who had come to witness the match from Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra. The netizens slammed the stadium authorities and organizers for the mismanagement on social media. Some of the reactions are mentioned below: 

MCA release statement over continuous backlash from fans 

After facing a lot of criticism and backlash from the fans on social media, the Maharashtra Cricket Association president Rohit Pawar has offered a statement into the matter. As per Pawar, all the management was under the ICC norms and no intervention can be done in the process. Pawar further added that there were 43 acres of land taken on rent for the parking of vehicles whereas the stadium in total has a total capacity of parking 8,000 four-wheelers and 15,000 two-wheelers. 

The stadium can seat 37,400 people. We have arranged for parking of 8,000 four-wheelers and 15,000 two-wheelers, which is much more than the stadium’s capacity. We’ve taken nearly 43 acres on rent and also on a friendly basis from villagers. This is being done as per ICC norms. We can’t intervene in this process.

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Returning to Team India's current scenario in the ODI World Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team will play against New Zealand on October 22 at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.