Lucknow T20I Abandoned: BCCI Defends Winter Schedule, UPCA Manages Refunds

• India vs South Africa 4th T20I in Lucknow abandoned due to dense fog and poor visibility, frustrating fans.
• BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated UPCA is the "competent authority" for ticket refunds, not BCCI.
• Match cancellation reignites debate on scheduling international games in North Indian winters.
• BCCI defends its schedule, calling it an "exceptional weather condition" and "cricket is a year-round event."
• BCCI cited past actions like restructuring domestic matches and swapping Test venues due to weather concerns.

Why It Matters: BCCI defends winter scheduling after Lucknow T20I abandonment, directs fans to UPCA for refunds.