Why did Cricket Australia issue full refunds to supporters after Day 1 of 3rd IND vs AUS Test was washed out in Gabba | Cricket News

The spectators who came to the Gabba stadium on Saturday to watch an enticing contest between India and Australia were left disappointed as weather played spoilsport allowing just 13.2 overs to be bowled before the day 1 was called off.
However, there was a silver lining on the gloomy cloudy morning as Cricket Australia issued full refunds to all 30,145 fans who had come to watch the match on Day 1.
This was due to a CA policy which entitles spectators to get a full refund for tickets when less than 15 overs are bowled during a day’s play. This means that the board was just 10 balls away from potentially avoiding the refunds and saving itself more than Australian 1 million.
The sport’s governing body in the country has insurance to cover losses caused bad weather.
In the match, invited to bat India, Australia ended the rain-marred day on 28 for no loss. A steady drizzle had stopped play briefly in the sixth over before a second spell of heavy showers prevented further action on day one.
With the rain refusing to relent, play was finally called off at 4:15pm local time. According to CA’s ticketing policy, single-match ticket holders are eligible for a 100 per cent refund on their tickets for a full day of a Test match if 15 overs are not completed and also if there is no result.

The five-match series remains locked at 1-1, with India winning the first game in Perth 295 runs before Australia fought back with a 10-wicket victory in Adelaide.
(With agency inputs)

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