Cricket Stadium Economics: Are Fans Being Fleeced? Cricket stadiums in India, Australia, England, and South Africa are cash cows, raking in millions from tickets, overpriced burgers, and flashy ads. But as ticket prices skyrocket—₹50,000 for an India-Pakistan match—and a beer costs £8 at Lord’s, are fans being gouged? The BCCI’s monopoly in India exploits diehard fans, while England’s Ashes pricing caters to corporate fat cats. Australia’s multi-sport venues keep things sane, and South Africa stays affordable. Rising costs (infrastructure, energy) justify some hikes, but critics like Sharda Ugra and Barney Ronay argue stadiums milk fans’ passion in a no-alternative market. Time for fairer pricing? The Money Game: How Cricket Stadiums Cash In Cricket stadiums aren’t just fields of dreams; they’re financial juggernauts. From the colossal Narendra Modi Stadium in India to the hallowed Lord’s in England, these venues churn out revenue like a T20 batter smashing boundaries. But ...