Fans should enjoy the World Cup game to the fullest: MCA president Rohit Pawar
Pune (Voice news service):- Former England captain put up a photo on X (formerly Twitter) with hands spread like Shah Rukh Khan with a caption, “Loved the atmosphere in #Pune yesterday .. Great to see such a huge crowd #CWC2023” (sic).
That one post summed up the electric atmosphere and the fan experience during the New Zealand v South Africa game at the MCA International Stadium.
“We as Maharashtra Cricket Association gave our all to organise the best match experience for fans at the World Cup. Of course, there are always some things you can do better,” MCA president Rohit Pawar said.
“We took the feedback from fans and the media in a positive stride and identified the areas we could improve on and worked tirelessly on it. I am happy that we could deliver what we promised. At the end of the day, fans should enjoy the game of the World Cup to the fullest,” he added.
The stadium was near full house for the blockbuster contest and the MCA delivered on the better fan experience it promised to the fans. After the India v Bangladesh game, the Maharashtra Cricket Association took feedback from fans & media and focused on taking more steps in the right direction.
The MCA had arranged a free parking facility for 15,000 two-wheelers and 7,000 four-wheelers. Despite adequate parking, some fans found it difficult to find a parking spot but this time around the MCA made the process smoother. The increased number of signages and security personnel helped improve the situation in terms of fans making the most of free parking.
The earlier protocol given to the MCA stated that Gates would open two hours before the match. Still, considering the nearly full house, the MCA worked with other stakeholders and advanced the gate opening timing by another hour so that no fan reaching on time missed any action.
The MCA also recognised the need for increased staff to better the fan experience and took the right steps and fans were impressed by the hospitality of the MCA which included free drinking water and great service by all partners at this scenic stadium.
The international media who was in Pune to cover the game heaped praise on the arrangements. The MCA had arranged for a pick-up facility for the press as well as round-the-clock hospitality at the press box.
ICC Chairman Mr. Greg Barclay and Former South African Cricketer and Ex-Indian Coach Gary Kirsten were also present at the stadium for the match. They also heaped praise on the arrangements by MCA and enjoyed the electric atmosphere during the game.
The next two matches at the MCA International Stadium are England v Netherlands on November 8 and Australia v Bangladesh on November 11 and the MCA expects that even those two games will be a full house.
“Remember! The opportunity to experience the World Cup in India won’t come soon. So don’t miss this golden opportunity to watch the world’s best players play in the World Cup at the magnificent and beautiful Cricket stadium of MCA Pune. Everybody watch the game on TV, but this time come to the stadium with your family and friends and experience the thrill of World Cup Game at MCA Stadium, Pune” MCA president Rohit Pawar appealed to cricket lovers.
