‘Test cricket in danger of becoming an event only for the elite’ - David Lloyd lambasts 'ridiculous' pricing for ENG-IND Lord’s Test

India will tour England in 2025 and the series many fans are waiting with high expectations from the marquee contest. The third Test of the series will be played at the Lord’s Cricket Ground, however, the ticket prices for the particular games have put the fans in a perplexing situation as the prices have been raised to £175 (INR 19,544). Furthermore, the cheapest seats available for days 1 to 3 are £90 (around INR 10,000), but these come with a restricted view.

Seeing the unbelievably high prices, former England cricketer David Lloyd has slammed the authorities, stating that the Test cricket is under threat of becoming "an event only for the elite".

“Paying that much for a seat where you can’t see the entire field is ridiculous. What might you miss? The batsman? A catch down at fine leg? Test cricket is in danger of becoming an event only for the elite. It risks excluding regular fans who can’t afford such high prices. Sure, it’s fun to spot celebrities in the crowd, but cricket needs to cater to everyone, not just the rich,” Lloyd was quoted as saying by News18.

I’m speaking for the everyday fan: Lloyd

Lloyd went on to state that the Lord’s Cricket Grounds sets the standard for the ticket prices and even stated that the people deciding the prices are living in a different world.  

“But who sets these prices? Who decides that £175 is fair? I’d love to know the answer. I’m speaking for the everyday fan. The kind who enjoys a football match with a pie and Bovril. For us, paying £120-£175 for one day of cricket is outrageous. It feels like the MCC knows the price of everything, but the value of nothing. They’re risking losing the connection between this great England team and the public,” Lloyd said.

Plenty of social media users agreed with Lloyd's opinion, admitting that they would not be able to afford to such high-priced tickets.