Ashes ticket price increase 'really poor' - Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan criticized a 43% increase in ticket prices for next year’s men’s Ashes Test at Edgbaston, calling it “really poor.” The third Test of the best-of-five series is scheduled at Birmingham’s ground next summer, with seats in the Hollies Stand priced at £165, up from £115 on the last tour in 2023. In other areas, tickets are available for £92, but the cheapest adult options across the first three days cost £115, plus a £2.50 booking fee for every ticket. Vaughan made the comments online after the ECB said the 2023 series saw daily sellouts and total attendance above 545,000.