Fans’ hearts broken due to cancellation of Lucknow match, but don’t worry, every penny will be returned, know how

News India Live, Digital Desk: Yesterday (18 December) the passion for cricket was worth seeing at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. Thousands of fans had reached the stadium to see Team India defeat South Africa. But what happened? Cold and dense fog (bad light) spoiled all the fun. Without even a single ball being bowled, the umpires had to call off the match. Obviously, the heart is broken. Some had arrived shivering in the cold, while others had bought tickets worth thousands of rupees. The biggest question now is, “Will I get my money back or is it lost?” Friends, take a sigh of relief! As per the rules, if the match is abandoned after the toss or without a single ball being bowled, you get a 100% refund. Let us tell you what is the process of withdrawing money.1. For those with online tickets (Online Booking): If you had booked tickets through BookMyShow or any other online platform, then there is good news for you. Nothing to do: Yes, in most of the cases you do not need to fill the form or run anywhere. Automatic Refund: The money will be automatically reversed to the same account or card with which you made the payment. How much time will it take? Usually it takes 7 to 10 working days. So have some patience, a message will come from the bank.2. For those with physical/offline tickets (Offline/Box Office): The problem arises here. If you had bought the ticket by paying cash from the counter, or had collected the physical ticket (hard copy) after booking online, then read this carefully: Do not throw the ticket: If you tear the ticket in anger, it can cause loss. The original physical ticket is your proof for refund. What to do: You will have to wait for information from the ticketing partner (like BookMyShow). Usually you have to surrender the original ticket at a designated place (counter) or it may have to be couriered. Verification: After the ticket is verified, your money will be transferred to your specified account. Important Points: This refund is of ‘face value’ only. This means that the booking fee or internet handling charge incurred may not be refunded (depending on the policy of the platform). If you have a physical ticket, keep it safe. It is difficult to get money without it. It is sad not to watch the match, but at least arrangements have been made so that it does not put a heavy burden on the pocket. Keep checking your emails and messages, you will soon receive a ‘Refund Initiated’ message!