Fans slammed ICC as T20 World Cup ticket sales went live, with BookMyShow showing long queues and sudden crashes

Social media users were quick to vent their frustration on Thursday evening after the International Cricket Council ( ICC ) opened Phase 1 ticket sales for the 2026 T20 World Cup . The sale for matches in India and Sri Lanka began at 6:45 PM IST.

The link shared in ICC’s media release redirected fans to BookMyShow. While many complained about long virtual queues—especially for the India–Pakistan clash in Colombo on February 15—others said the platform crashed the moment they clicked the link, preventing them from entering the queue and adding to the chaos.

Earlier on Thursday, the ICC took a notable step by lowering a key entry barrier for fans, keeping Phase I ticket p

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