They are probably only expecting 20,000 to 30,000 on each day, and I imagine it’s being done to keep maintenance costs down e.g. cleaning.
It’s a difficult one, as it would be better to seat all of the spectators on the western side in the shade, but TV broadcasters wouldn’t like having an empty backdrop since they also generally broadcast from the western side as well.
Tomorrow Optus Stadium will host a Test Cricket Match for the first time. After more than 40 years of test cricket at the WACA in the sun-drenched stadium, a new era awaits as the test cricket will be played at the brand new stadium. I heard that the temperature will be predicted to hit 38 degrees. I know that it will be very hot, however the low humidity could have some impact on the bowling.
Ravi Ashwin and Rohit Sharma have both been ruled out for the 2nd test due to injury.
I would actually say that everyone is entitled to sit in shade if there is shade available. I don’t think it’s too big an ask. Nor do I think it makes people whingers. Sun stroke and cancer are very serious issues.
Today I watched the cricket - Australia v India on TV, I noticed that there were Lots of empty seats. I feel that it’s got to do with the lack of public transport. There weren’t many buses that Went to the stadium