DDCA refunds Rs.3.6 million for Kotla fiasco
December 30th, 2009 - 8:25 pm ICT by IANSNew Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has refunded Rs.3.6 million in gate collections to the spectators following Sunday’s abandonment of the fifth ODI between India and Sri Lanka at the Ferozeshah Kotla.
DDCA official Ravi Jain told IANS that Rs.2.6 million was refunded Tuesday and Rs.900,000 was paid back through different channels Wednesday.
Asked about the losses DDCA suffered, Jain said: “The stadium has suffered serious losses. Chairs were broken and even the toilets were damaged. We are still calculating the losses.”
Meanwhile, former cricketers led by parliamentarian Kirti Azad staged a protest at the Kotla. Former India coach Madan Lal and Vivek Razdan also participated in the protest.
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