Cricket Australia slashes ticket prices for 2016-17 international matches

Cricket Australia (CA) on Tuesday announced a significant reduction in ticket prices for international matches in the Australian summer.

More than three-quarters of all seats will be sold at lower prices than last year, with entry-level tickets for all Tests and One-Days to cost no more than $30 for adults, $10 for children and $65 for families (two adults, two children).

The summer that will feature 41 days of international cricket against South Africa, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, more than 50 per cent of all tickets will be available for $50 or less.

"It was clear from an extensive review that more fans wanted the opportunity to see our biggest stars in action," Cricket Australia's chief executive, James Sutherland said in a statement.

"Record numbers of fans have been attending elite cricket matches in Australia during recent seasons and we want to make Test and one-day cricket even more accessible."

--IANS

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