Here are some facts about the Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad in Gujarat:
World's largest stadium Motera in Gujarat has been renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium.
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- The Motera stadium is situated in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and is the largest cricket stadium ever built in the world.
- The Motera stadium will be another structural marvel after the world's tallest statue-the 182-m high Statue of Unity - which was inaugurated last year in Gujarat.
- The stadium was originally named as the Gujarat Stadium but was later changed to Sardar Patel Stadium as a tribute to the legendary freedom fighter. World's largest stadium Motera in Gujarat has been renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium. The newly refurbished stadium was inaugurated by President Ram Nath Kovind ahead of India vs England 2021 Test match series (3rd Test Match - Pink Ball Test - D/N).
- The Motera stadium hosted its first ODI in 1984. The reconstruction of the stadium was recently proposed by the Gujarat government.
- The renovated stadium will most likely be inaugurated on February 24, 2020. The Motera stadium is likely to host US President Donald Trump on 24 February 2020 along with Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi. The event, titled "Namaste Trump".
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- The Motera Stadium Construction costs around 700 crores INR.
- The Motera stadium will have a seating capacity of 1,10,000 and overtaking the Melbourne Cricket Ground (Australia) in terms of seating capacity.
- The stadium is spread across 63 acres of land.
- Outside of the main cricket ground, The Motera stadium will be able to accommodate several other features, including an Olympic sized swimming pool, indoor cricket academy, badminton and tennis courts, squash arena, table tennis area, 3D projector theatre, and a clubhouse with three practice grounds and 50 rooms.
- The parking lot can accommodate 3,000 cars and 10,000 two-wheelers.