India vs England 3rd Test: President Kovind inaugurates Narendra Modi Stadium
The state-of-the-art stadium renamed Narendra Modi Stadium after the Prime Minister of India was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind in Ahmedabad ahead of the third Test between India and England. The stadium can accommodate a jaw-dropping 1.32 lakh spectators and it will also host the fourth and final game of the series from March 4. "This stadium was conceptualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat. He was president of the Gujarat Cricket Association at that time," Kovind said in his address after the inauguration. Here we take a look at the glittering inauguration event at the Stadium.
Feb 24, 2021, 16:57 PM IST
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Feb 24, 2021, 15:30 PM IST
Motera Cricket Stadium is the biggest Cricket stadium in the world
अब मोटेरा स्टेडियम का मैदान बनेगा देश की शान, देखें Video
Feb 24, 2021, 15:06 PM IST
IND vs ENG 3rd Test Highlights: Axar Patel shines as India finish Day 1 on top
India vs England 3rd Test Highlights: After being asked to bowl first, Ishant Sharma provided the hosts with the first breakthrough as he sent Dom Sibley packing on duck. Ishant is playing his 100th Test. The match is being played at the Motera Cricket Stadium.
Feb 24, 2021, 12:32 PM IST
India vs England 3rd Test: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will miss Motera inauguration
The Motera is now the world’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity of 1,10,000 spectators. There are a total of 11 pitches on the ground – six are of red soil and five of black soil. Ganguly underwent angioplasty, and stents were inserted in the coronary arteries.
Feb 24, 2021, 11:56 AM IST
World’s Largest Cricket Stadium: Today the President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the Motera Stadium
President Ram Nath Kovind will inaugurate the Motera Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad where the third test between India and England will kick-off. Watch the video.
Feb 24, 2021, 09:56 AM IST
IPL 2021: BCCI considering whether matches can be held in THESE two states
In recent developments, BCCI is thinking of hosting the IPL 2021 in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The four stadiums of Mumbai are likely to host the group stage matches while refurbished Sardar Patel stadium in Motera to host the play-offs and the final.
Feb 22, 2021, 09:31 AM IST
Green Park, Motera among 10 worst grounds for Kevin Pietersen
However he rated Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium as one of the 10 best venues that he has played cricket on.
Jun 05, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
