The Motera stadium in Ahmedabad has now changed its name as Narendra Modi stadium. The newly built world’s huge cricket stadium was started by President Ram Nath Kovind today ahead of the India vs England Day-Night test.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, and BCCI secretary Jay Shah were also present at the occasion. The Sardar Patel stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, which is going to host third Test series between and India and England starting from Wednesday, takes some getting used to, even for seasoned cricketers.
Some interesting facts about Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera:
Before this stadium underwent for a major redevelopment, it had a capacity of housing 49,000. Today it can host 1,0,000 audiences at a same time which is the most for any cricket venue across the world. Also it has taken overtaken Australia’s Iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground in terms of capacity which can play host to 90,000 audiences.
Facilities for Matches
They have a world-class drainage system which allows the game to resume inside 30 minutes of a heavy rain yards.
Facilities for players
The stadium complex has 2 practice grounds along with nine pitches. Also there are 11 more dressing rooms- each has its two gyms with warm-up areas.
Facilities for fans
There are no floodlights towers or pillars which means fans can have uninterrupted view of the game. It has capacity of parking 3,000 car and 10,000 two-wheelers. Stadium has four entry points.
Major Milestone
The venue isn’t new to history. In 1986-87, Sunil Gavaskar scored his 10,000th run in Test wicket in 1994, in 2008, AB de Villiers smashed a Test double-ton, in 2011 ODI World Cup India defeated Australia in the quarterfinals
How to buy tickets?
The tickets for the day-night Test India vs England can be purchased from the website and app named Book My Show. Tickets are available in the price range of Rs 300-Rs 2,500.
