Minister for Local Self-Governments M.B. Rajesh has directed the Thiruvananthapuram City Corporation to waive the leisure tax for the ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches scheduled to be held on the Greenfield International Stadium at Karyavattom.

The leisure tax, which ranges from 24% to 48% of the ticket worth, might be waived. In the earlier two worldwide cricket matches right here on the stadium, leisure taxes of 12% to five% have been levied.

Mr. Rajesh mentioned that the choice to waive the leisure tax was taken following requests from sports activities lovers. The Kerala Cricket Association had additionally submitted a request for waiver. He expressed hope that the choice will appeal to worldwide matches to the stadium.

Four warm-up matches are scheduled to be held on the Greenfield Stadium. The South Africa- Afghanistan match might be held on September 29, South Africa – Netherlands match on September 30, South Africa- New Zealand match on October 2 and the India – Netherlands match on October 3.