Lancashire have blamed followers for turning up late after hundreds had been left queuing because the fourth Take a look at obtained below approach in Manchester.
Traces of individuals had been snaking down Talbot Street and Brian Statham Means when play between England and India started at 11am, with ticket holders taking to social media to vent their frustration.
‘When you’re questioning why there’s gaps within the stands at Emirates Previous Trafford,’ the Barmy Army posted on X, attaching {a photograph} of the well-populated streets.
Lancashire responded with an announcement, saying: ‘We’re conscious that some supporters skilled queues entering into Emirates Previous Trafford this morning, which we apologise for.
‘We noticed practically 9,000 supporters arrive on the floor very late regardless of encouraging early arrival, with all luggage topic to searches on entry.
‘The membership can be rising the variety of gates for the remainder of the Take a look at match.
The Barmy Military shared a photograph exhibiting followers queuing on the streets because the fourth Take a look at between England and India obtained underway at Previous Trafford
The submit highlighted that vacant seats in Previous Trafford may very well be defined by the queues exterior
Lancashire blamed an estimated 9,000 followers for turning up late, resulting in many lacking the beginning of play
‘We strongly encourage ticket patrons to solely convey luggage if required, and if doing so to reach as early as doable. Gates can be open at 9am for the remainder of the sport.’
The primary 4 days of the penultimate sport of the Rothesay Collection are 21,500 sell-outs, however big expanses of empty seats remained within the short-term stand into the afternoon session.
‘It shouldn’t be essential to rock up three hours earlier than the beginning of play. Completely shameful scenes at Previous Trafford,’ one supporter blasted.
‘I turned up at Lord’s round 10.30am on day one and was inside the bottom actually inside two minutes.’
A social media person named PitchedOutsideLeg added: ‘Arrived Previous Trafford 09:45. Nonetheless approach again in big queue shifting slower than a snail’s tempo. Have paid over £100 for ticket. A number of breweries in and round Stretford and Salford close by. Hopefully whoever has orchestrated this hasn’t additionally organised drinks there later.’
