UP TO 1300 Ashes tickets sold by scalpers have been cancelled by Cricket Australia.

The MCG Boxing Day Test is the least affected.
There were concerns last night some English fans, who have bought tickets on Britain's version of online auction site eBay, face the prospect of making the trip to Australia only to be denied entry at the turnstiles.

"We want people from England to come here and enjoy a great series, but only if they've purchased the tickets through the correct channels," Cricket Australia spokesman Peter Young said.

Cricket Australia won't contact the fans who have bought tickets on eBay or from other scalpers.

"We have said from the outset for fans not to buy tickets on eBay," Mr Young said.

"Please beware if you buy a ticket from a scalper: you take a risk. Hopefully people have purchased tickets through the correct channels."

EBay is pleading with Cricket Australia to contact the fans who have been affected by the scalping crackdown. More>>>

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