cool ..... i think its the world's first stadium being build in some other dimension!:lol:

:nuts: I didn't get that....Can you elaborate?

here is the correct link. http://www.suratmunicipal.org/content/theaters/ind_main.shtml
actually there are more than one indoor stadia in that link.

Thanks for correcting it Illusionist. I wish they conduct one indoor tennis tournament in that stadium some day with some of the top ranked players.:cheers:

Delhi to get world-class football stadium

2010-03-31 21:20:00
The Delhi government is planning to build an international standard football stadium in the city, it was announced Wednesday.

Arvinder Singh Lovely, minister of state for education and transport, assured Delhi Soccer Association (DSA) president Subhash Chopra Wednesday that the state government has taken over a six acre plot at Najafgarh in Southwest Delhi for the purpose.

'The minister has already taken the initiative to construct an international standard football stadium at Najafgarh on a six acre plot and it will be given to Delhi Soccer Association on completion,' said a DSA statement.

The minister also ensured that four school grounds would be converted into stadiums for the DSA to run its leagues.

International matches in Delhi are held at the 17,000-seater Ambedkar Stadium, but it does not match FIFA standards.

http://sify.com/news/delhi-to-get-world-class-football-stadium-news-national-kd5vubicabj.html

^^ so ....Shiela Govt is in big time mood to make Delhi a global sport destination...humnn..nice..2 world class hockey stadiums, all the commonwealth stadia's , a new proposed cricket stadium and now a futball stadium...nice

would love to see the renderings for the same

^^ so ....Shiela Govt is in big time mood to make Delhi a global sport destination...humnn..nice..2 world class hockey stadiums, all the commonwealth stadia's , a new proposed cricket stadium and now a futball stadium...nice

would love to see the renderings for the same


A f**king shame these politicians. :bash: They keep building pathetic stadiums in the name of "world class" that serves no purpose. :bash: just eats up valuable land. Delhi has already got "world class" stadium that looks like this. Problem is its not "MULTI PURPOSE"

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/india/new_delhi_nehru1.jpg

this stadium can easily be made into "MULTI PURPOSE" like MCG, Wes Pack Trust stadium (NZ). this is an era of "MULTI PURPOSE STATE-OF-THE-ART Stadium".

All Nehru stadium needs after CWG is roof dismantling. add a huge steep 3rd tier all around that can seat 70,000 in 3rd tier alone & then get rid of the 1st few rows of 1st tier so that cricket field is huge & proper full circle. & make 2nd tier state-of-the-art with every commodity. get rid of the disguisting floodlights. Add a massive high arching roof & put the floodlights in circle of fire fashion that only sheds light on the arena & not on tiers. Now You got a stadium bigger than MCG that can seat 120,000+ easily in Delhi heartland.

f**King politicians. :bash: got ZERO sports sensibility. Just know how to waste tax money & waste massive land.

Here are examples of MULTI PURPOSE Stadium

Westpac trust stadium, wellington, NZ

http://www.stadiumdb.com/images/stadiums/oceania/new%20zealand/wellington/westpac-stadium.jpg

& dont forget the MCG

Indian politicians got ZERO sensibility when it comes to any sports.

A f**king shame these politicians. :bash: They keep building pathetic stadiums in the name of "world class" that serves no purpose. :bash: just eats up valuable land. Delhi has already got "world class" stadium that looks like this. Problem is its not "MULTI PURPOSE"

http://www.worldstadiums.com/stadium_pictures/asia/india/new_delhi_nehru1.jpg

this stadium can easily be made into "MULTI PURPOSE" like MCG, Wes Pack Trust stadium (NZ). this is an era of "MULTI PURPOSE STATE-OF-THE-ART Stadium".

All Nehru stadium needs after CWG is roof dismantling. add a huge steep 3rd tier all around that can seat 70,000 in 3rd tier alone & then get rid of the 1st few rows of 1st tier so that cricket field is huge & proper full circle. & make 2nd tier state-of-the-art with every commodity. get rid of the disguisting floodlights. Add a massive high arching roof & put the floodlights in circle of fire fashion that only sheds light on the arena & not on tiers. Now You got a stadium bigger than MCG that can seat 120,000+ easily in Delhi heartland.

f**King politicians. :bash: got ZERO sports sensibility. Just know how to waste tax money & waste massive land.

Here are examples of MULTI PURPOSE Stadium

Westpac trust stadium, wellington, NZ

http://www.stadiumdb.com/images/stadiums/oceania/new%20zealand/wellington/westpac-stadium.jpg

& dont forget the MCG

Indian politicians got ZERO sensibility when it comes to any sports.



wooooohhhh...!!!stop stop stop....ruk ja mere bhai...!!!

what you are saying is exactly govt will do with Nehru Stadium..!!!..it will be multipurpose stadium .....used for concerts, Games...., it will be redone even further after games as Delhi plans to bid for Olympics...its already planned....


they might not use it as a Cricket stadium as its a confirmed news that Delhi will be having a brand new 1,00,000+ capacity cricket stadium very soon....talks are in final stages for the same...2 venues have been shortlisted namely Okhla & Rohini...so chill maar...Shiela Dixit almost thinks as we do...and is a good capable leader...

chilll maar

Looks like someone is getting their anger out!

chill maarna gaya tael lene bhai jaan!

Give me a logic behind 2x 100000+ seater stadia. Delhi falls under monsoon belt. India is non-sporting nation with no real domestic sports regular seasons, playoffs etc etc.

Instead of building 2 100,000 seaters. Just drastically upgrade existing world class stadium into state-of-the-art-multi-purpose 125,000+ stadium with worlds largest retractable roof.

solves the problem with monsoon/rain for test matches,ODI as well.

I truly believe all these different stadia are serious wastage of public money. Just look at the games village from national games at Hyd. It has absolutely no use.




wooooohhhh...!!!stop stop stop....ruk ja mere bhai...!!!

what you are saying is exactly govt will do with Nehru Stadium..!!!..it will be multipurpose stadium .....used for concerts, Games...., it will be redone even further after games as Delhi plans to bid for Olympics...its already planned....


they might not use it as a Cricket stadium as its a confirmed news that Delhi will be having a brand new 1,00,000+ capacity cricket stadium very soon....talks are in final stages for the same...2 venues have been shortlisted namely Okhla & Rohini...so chill maar...Shiela Dixit almost thinks as we do...and is a good capable leader...

chilll maar

^
i agree with hindustani on this matter

Delhi to get world-class football stadium

http://sify.com/news/delhi-to-get-world-class-football-stadium-news-national-kd5vubicabj.html

Razing Kotla and expanding Ambedkar would have been a better choice. That location is very central in the city. Nazafgarh is 30 km (or more) away from city centre.

^^ so ....Shiela Govt is in big time mood to make Delhi a global sport destination...humnn..nice..2 world class hockey stadiums, all the commonwealth stadia's , a new proposed cricket stadium and now a futball stadium...nice

would love to see the renderings for the same

Which 2 ? National stadium and Shivaji stadium ?


Instead of building 2 100,000 seaters. Just drastically upgrade existing world class stadium into state-of-the-art-multi-purpose 125,000+ stadium with worlds largest retractable roof.

solves the problem with monsoon/rain for test matches,ODI as well.


Why would BCCI not want to have an independent stadium ? Why would it allow other commercial ventures like concerts or athletic events in its stadium ?

A f**king shame these politicians. :bash: They keep building pathetic stadiums in the name of "world class" that serves no purpose. :bash: just eats up valuable land. Delhi has already got "world class" stadium that looks like this. Problem is its not "MULTI PURPOSE"

..... got ZERO sensibility when it comes to any sports.

JLN technically is a Multi Purpose stadium as it serves both Football and Track & Field Events.

Coming to MCG or Westpak:
Neither of these are multiptpose to be spoken to the contemporary terms.
Reasons:
MCG: For Football/Oz rule Rugby, the sidelines are 30 to 40 mts away from first rung of the lowest stand and the view for the first 5 rungs are bad.
Moreover MCG has always got to have synthetic track laid for Athletics Purpose, so changing it to an Athletics use multipurpose is lost with reccuring costs. Moreover OZ Soccer Association are afraid even posting MCG as a venue for their FIFA WC 2018/2022 bid for the same reasons. :lol:
BCCI has the economic clout to have its own Stadium. Unlike MCG, for expansion in 80s and 90s they did not have funds and hence got into an agreement with the Oz Rule Football body to share the usage in return for funds being allocated.
Westpak: Same reasons as MCG. Additionally it does not have the ground perimeter sufficient to insert a Standard Dimension Synthetic Track.:lol:
Delhi had proposed to have a similar stadium for Rugby in 2010 in the intial plan in 2003 but this somehow got lost in translation.

So pls stop harping about these two.
If a point needs to be made, pls ref to the Stade De France, Paris.This is a true multipurpose stadium - Engineering marvel in all terms.
Reasons:
1. Retractable Lower Tier which can be moved closer to the field of play as per requirements for Rugby/Football. The ground level forum is a low mobile platform of 25,000 seats.
2. Standard Synthetic Track for Athletics - The lower tier can be moved back for Athletics.
PERIOD

Few more at Qualcom, San Diego; RFK Stadium in DC also have such configurations, to name a few compared to which the MCG dwindles down to ...
Forget it it is a good stadium let us not bad mouth it just for some prodigal, noncomprehenssive, self made half baked theories, harping about it becomes repulsive.
If you are big fan of MCG pls open a thread highlighting the positives alone and hiding (If you know any) its anomalies.
Then again, what was that Zero Sensibililty???? English?:ohno:
You meant Zero sense. Indeed despite these politicians somethings are happening.

We are happy with the developments because:
1. Cricket Stadia are coming up with priority being given for Spectator comfort - MAC, Chennai; SCA, Rajkot; PICC, Pune; DYP, Navi Mumbai; ACA Guwahati etc. Note: Despite the Shashi Prabhu design of support columns for the VCA Stadium, Nagpur; it is designated as the blue print for future International Stadiums by ICC.
DYP was constructed by Hafeez/DY Institute not as a Cricket Specific venue and even the big Arch - It houses the indoor Halls for Squash etc and even as the stnads for swimming pool. Everyone agrees that it could have been better.
So Pls google a little more for future posts.
2. JLN with this makeover can have some good concerts back in Delhi. 'Cos for the lack of a roof in a tropical country like India, some concerts may just be a water shed.

chill maarna gaya tael lene bhai jaan!

Give me a logic behind 2x 100000+ seater stadia. Delhi falls under monsoon belt. India is non-sporting nation with no real domestic sports regular seasons, playoffs etc etc.

Instead of building 2 100,000 seaters. Just drastically upgrade existing world class stadium into state-of-the-art-multi-purpose 125,000+ stadium with worlds largest retractable roof.

solves the problem with monsoon/rain for test matches,ODI as well.

I truly believe all these different stadia are serious wastage of public money. Just look at the games village from national games at Hyd. It has absolutely no use.


Bro..read the post yaar...Govt will nt be playin any part in BCCi's new 100000 seater stadium...it will be build and owned by BCCI...the officials believe that new Delhi should have a world class stadium with much higher capacity...even Mr. Modi said the same thing after the last IPL match at Kotla....whereas JLN will be govt owned stadium...and will be a multipurpose stadium....

the other purpose it solves is a Delhi's reputation as a sporting city...the improved sports infra will definetly help them put a strong bid for olympics 2020/2024..by which i believe delhi will boost of great infra...city as well sporting...so you might never know

for the first time i think our govt is acting sensibly and taking right steps at right time...being a professional cricketer and national handball and state level badminton player myself i know that delhites are very much into sports..its a integral part of our life..may it be schools, colleges, corporates ...sports manages to find place in the calendar...

and yeah..Delhi NCR will very soon be having a 5th world class 18 hole golf course designed by Greg Norman...

so makes sense to have a dedicated sporting facilities for different sports..will help us groom future champs ...

Moreover...football got a quite a good publicity recently when our delhi boy and India's premier footballer Sunil Chettri got a call for an international club...so to have a big brand new stadium with practice/training facilities will definitely help....

cheers

Razing Kotla and expanding Ambedkar would have been a better choice. That location is very central in the city. Nazafgarh is 30 km (or more) away from city centre.



Which 2 ? National stadium and Shivaji stadium ?



Very true Abhi...razing Kotla( which looks like a complete mess on design front) and expanding Ambedkar stadium either they completely make a new FB stadium there or re furbish it ..will make a more sense..Najafgarh is too far off...however it will definitely help that area improve alot...



Yups Abhi...one is Major Dhyanchand Stadium and 2nd one is a brand new Shivaji stadium....i really love the pavillion/clock tower restaurant at shivaji stadium...its really cool with nice food and nice ambience ...

Yups Abhi...one is Major Dhyanchand Stadium and 2nd one is a brand new Shivaji stadium....i really love the pavillion/clock tower restaurant at shivaji stadium...its really cool with nice food and nice ambience ...

Is Shivaji stadium being used for CWG 2010 ?

Is Shivaji stadium being used for CWG 2010 ?

Yes but as practice field .....but nice bit of renovation...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4055/4501482335_a1dc3b6946_b.jpg

BKC ground Mumbai cricket associattion cc kaushik satose

it looks really cool.. and the view from them is also good...


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2706/4502186801_f1952f2be0.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2677/4503176772_7d302e63e7.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2598/4503176786_895a8d9aac.jpg

after turning ON the flood lights:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4503176778_2e0ffb7bb3.jpg

Back side of the new stands:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4503176752_4d2a2395c8.jpg

Why would BCCI not want to have an independent stadium ? Why would it allow other commercial ventures like concerts or athletic events in its stadium ?

hah??? BCCI with its own stadium for What?? how many teams does New Delhi have besides daredevils that too for a garbage showboating drive thru version of cricket called IPL. NY has Yankees, mets, giants, jets etc etc. 3 out of 4 teams got their own stadium. Yanks play around 80 home games in single calander yr. compare that to BCCI owned delhi stadium!!

what good is future BCCI delhi stadium when another terrorist attack moves IPL out of India to SA. What good is it when it holds only 1 test & 2 ODI in whole yr that too atleast 1-2 days are guaranteed rain washed out.

Delhi & all other 5 metropolitans need single 100,000+ seater multipurpose state-of-the-art stadia with or without retractable roof. ample parking of 50,000+ vehicles & linked with metro rail, CNG buses & other rapid transport.

Garbage organization like BCCI should just sign a 5 yr contract for Daredevils & ODIs, Test. BCCI is a joke organization that is incapable of managing its own massive stadium & keeping it in tip top shape.

^^

You really are underestimating IPL.

hmm actually if you consider that the ipl is now 10 teams

thats 18 home games from the IPL plus 2-3 ODIs plus 1-2 test matches and a few T20s add onto that ranji matches

plus you can rent out the stadiums for weddings concerts etc.


so it seems like it will be well used.

^^

You really are underestimating IPL.

You my friend are overestimating IPL.

IPL is an all-star game version of cricket. its like who hits more home runs. & everyone is happy. IPL is a circus show to entertain everyone & make more fans of cricket hence make more money. thank god it only runs for 1.5 months. there is nothing more to it besides entertainment value. no real competition. no real skill required. only pinch hitting. no real strategy. no genuine competitiveness. thats why retired greats like warne, gibbs etc etc etc play in it. no need to break sweat.

unfortunately, pretty soon looks like this fast food version will be used for World Cup & replace ODI for good. who knows, it will replace Test for good too. instead of making ODI format better by decreasing overs from 50 to 40 or making it into 2 innings each or making 6 balls over to 5 ball over.

this 20/20 junk will be used to judge which team is better. which bowler, batsman or fielder or captain is better.

a whole new generation is being brought up on this sadly.

well I disagree that there is no real competition or skill.

hmm actually if you consider that the ipl is now 10 teams

thats 18 home games from the IPL plus 2-3 ODIs plus 1-2 test matches and a few T20s add onto that ranji matches

plus you can rent out the stadiums for weddings concerts etc.


so it seems like it will be well used.

9 home matches for ipl

1 test every 2 years or so. 1 odi every 2-3 years or so

ranji no one sees in the stadium

the bcci doesnt own a single stadium in india. i doubt it will start now. the ddca would be most unhappy, esp after putting all that money into kotla (god knows where it went)

9 home matches for ipl

1 test every 2 years or so. 1 odi every 2-3 years or so

ranji no one sees in the stadium

the bcci doesnt own a single stadium in india. i doubt it will start now. the ddca would be most unhappy, esp after putting all that money into kotla (god knows where it went)

isnt Wankhede BCCI owned? or is that MCA?

mca

hmm

whats the difference between MCA and BCCI?

seems like an extension of the same org for some reason

pawar is the head of both. also the bcci is based in the mca premises. the bcci has always been based in bombay at either the cci or wankhede (except for a brief period of quasi existence in calcutta 5-stars and baroda offices when dalmiya was president and lele was secretary). the bcci used to run in a personal fiefdom sort of way until the bcci headquarters were built in the wankhede premises 4 years back

the old bcci hq at cci at the time of dalmiya

http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/DB/092004/054704.jpg

the new bcci hq at wankhede after pawar

http://im.rediff.com/cricket/2009/oct/14bcci.jpg

Nicely done.

pawar is the head of both. also the bcci is based in the mca premises. the bcci has always been based in bombay at either the cci or wankhede (except for a brief period of quasi existence in calcutta 5-stars and baroda offices when dalmiya was president and lele was secretary). the bcci used to run in a personal fiefdom sort of way until the bcci headquarters were built in the wankhede premises 4 years back

the old bcci hq at cci at the time of dalmiya

http://static.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/DB/092004/054704.jpg

the new bcci hq at wankhede after pawar

http://im.rediff.com/cricket/2009/oct/14bcci.jpg

one looks poor and another one looks cheap .

with the amount of money BCCI has, they could have atealst invested in better building.

how the other one looks cheap? maybe you were expecting a bigger building but then they're only running a cricket board...

Is there any renovation plans for Motera for the WC2011?

If I'm correct below stadia chosen for holding the WC.

1) PCA @ Mohali
(one of the best ground, when inaguarated, time has taken its toll now. Needs some minor touches like installing permanent seats with some snazzy color combination, permanent video matrix screen 2 nos. etc)

2) Kotla @ Delhi
(One of the ugliest cricket stadium. Ugly, mainly due to a recent renovation/redevelopment. Hence, no renovation is planned IMO)

3) MAC @ Chennai
(Renovated partially, once completed will be a stunning ground. I hope they complete the renovation on time for the WC)

4) Chinnaswamy @ B'lore
(:bash: whats happening to this stadium, no news, no update anywhere. I hv been trying my best to get some info. but to no avail. Is there enough time for any renovatino??? I doubt. If they are not renovating this ground, I wish they don't hold any matches here, current condition is worst of all grounds in India IMO)

5) VCA @ Jamta
(Recently built, so no renovation planned. Its a good looking stadium, only sore point is the roof. Those columns ruins the beauty of the ground)

6) Sardar Patel @ Motera
(:lol: Delhi has some tough competition on its hand. Two tier stand on one side is very low and full of columns :bash:. Also one the stand perpendicular to the wicket is worst peice of civill engineering I have seen.)

7) Wankhede @ Mumbai
(Rendering is nice, if done close to 90%, will truely be world class stadium. Only disappointment is the capacity. but none-the-less, it will a wonderful ground once completed.:cheers:

8) Eden @ Kolkata
(We could have made this one better then the MCA in terms of seating capacity or facilities, but the rendering seems to indicate a shortfall in terms of capacity, not sure about the facilities.:ohno:
I just hope they keep this lmecca alive for the new generation)

9) Itl. stadium @ Pune
(:nuts::nuts::nuts:)

We could have had some matches in ACA-VDCA ground in Vizag and at Barabati in Cuttuck. These were recently renovated.

has pune been chosen for the wc?

nope

What happened to Cochin cricket stadium???

Is DY Patil being used in WC ?

Is DY Patil being used in WC ?

nope

Wankhede on 16 Feb

http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/114100/114188.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4058/4498837083_fc0176b3b7.jpg

In the background, at the top of the hill is the holy place of Tibtean Refugees, McLoedganj, where Dalai Lama also stays.

This is the view of the stadium from above, when it was u/c

http://static.panoramio.com/photos/original/24594197.jpg

Also you can see the approach road, which has been mettled now.

And now, the stadium looks like this, from top

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs371.snc3/23850_1363013667761_1004167585_31075588_2443733_n.jpg

^^
I like the theme of this stadium. Wonderful setting and thankfully they haven't ruin the view by constructing huge stands (unlike ACA-VDCA...:bash:). I hope HPCA ground gets more matches in future including ODIs and hopefuly test matches very soon. Just need to install seats and the stadium will be 100% ready.:cheers:

^^Yes, the beauty of this stadium from the top of the hill was breath-taking!

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs371.snc3/23850_1363013667761_1004167585_31075588_2443733_n.jpg


What stadium is it dude? And can you mention the source as well? If it's you, then write: Copyright: myself.

^dharamshala
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/3006/4498837083fc0176b3b7b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14593635@N00/4498837083/

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/9632/438210620163445fc385b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikhil-sharma/4382106201/sizes/l/

^^

I think Dharmshala sounds much better.

Copyright is of my friend Aditya.

The stadium looks nice. BTW isn't this the same ground where ICL matches were played?

No ICL matched were played at HPCA Ground AFAIK. IPL matches are scheduled.

Most probably it was played in Dharmashala.

chepauk


http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs456.snc3/26110_1416226330229_1369721815_1131550_4921553_n.jpg

Were they trying an Adelaide Oval for the roofs?

^^ It was designed by Hopkins Architects, London, who have a standard roof design. For example, the Mound Stand at Lord's, the Pavilion at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, the one at Bristol and the upcoming Pune Stadium.

not a very practical roof design for the tropics. you really need better coverage than that, especially in places like madras

http://www.austadiums.com/sport/crowds.php

http://www.austadiums.com/sport/stadium.php?id=71

the first cricket entry is boxing day ashes 2006, after 8 afl entries. the next cricket entry would be much lower on the list

the total afl attendance is 30 times the odi attendance

but i'm talking about in india. forget australia, they don't have any atmosphere in their stadiums. If you've been watching the IPL this year, you would see most games are drawing crowds well in excess of 40,000, and they would have drawn more if stadiums like Eden and parts of Chidambaram weren't under renovation.

It is close to Kolkata.

i still think it would be hard for people to drive all the way from kolkata to haldia especially with the kolkata traffic..not sure though i don't really know too much about haldia's location

I think the new Chepauik stands still have some restricted view seats ? The canopy poles are well witihn the stands !! I cant believe this ! Also I wish it was an all weatyher stadium. The new canopies arent good for day games, as they offer little roof cover from the sun.

I think the new Chepauik stands still have some restricted view seats ? The canopy poles are well witihn the stands !! I cant believe this ! Also I wish it was an all weatyher stadium. The new canopies arent good for day games, as they offer little roof cover from the sun.

actually the entry/exit passage comes behind the poles so there wont be much/any of restricted view seats

Were they trying an Adelaide Oval for the roofs?

Are u kidding??? Chepauk is "FAR" better cricket facility compared to Adelaide Oval!!

And the roof being installed is much better and evens looks better than Adelaide - plus with similar stands replacing all the existing ones bfore the 2011 ICC WC - Chepauk will be a spectacle and heavenly place to enjoy cricket (barring the hot weather! :jippo:)

^^ Here's a proof of my above post (cc: Wiki)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/Adelaide_Oval_2006-2.jpg

^^^ sry to say that its not the proof you wished.MAC Chennai is way better as its as two tiers and special stand and facilities.........yes the roof is similar tho!

adelaide is one of the prettiest grounds in the world

adelaide is one of the prettiest grounds in the world

It rather exotic than really efficient!

Are u kidding??? Chepauk is "FAR" better cricket facility compared to Adelaide Oval!!

And the roof being installed is much better and evens looks better than Adelaide - plus with similar stands replacing all the existing ones bfore the 2011 ICC WC - Chepauk will be a spectacle and heavenly place to enjoy cricket (barring the hot weather! :jippo:)

Lets wait and see.

any update from wankhede and pune stadium?

Rs 260-cr home stadium for IPL 4 gets ready at hectic pace

With Sahara Pune Warriors set to host nine matches in Season 4 of the Indian Premier League in April-May2011, the MCA Pune International Cricket Centre at Gahunje, located near Pune-Mumbai Expressway around 35 kms from the city, is already seeing frenetic activity. The overall investment for a world-class stadium to accommodate 46,000 people is Rs 260 crore. However, many says the ground is just 35 km from the heart of the city its entails too much travel, something that Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) president Ajay Shirke says cannot be helped.



“Our project covers 40 acres of land and it is impossible to find this kind of space in the heart of the city. However, since this is going to be an event of such a large magnitude I am sure there will be dedicated transport service to the stadium,” he said. The MCA would ensure foolproof transportation on match days, he said.

The stadium, 3 km from the starting point of Pune-Mumbai Expressway, will require people travelling in four-wheelers to take the Gahunje flyover and the Kiwale village underpass to see the home team play. Plans are also afoot to build an easier access to the stadium. “We have proposed to the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) that they construct a flyover from the expressway directly to the stadium. We are also constructing an alternative road to the stadium for two-wheelers,” said Shirke.

What is making things easy for Sahara Pune Warriors is that the stadium was already under construction for the World Cup Cricket 2011, with a seating capacity of 56,000 people. With the Pune getting its own IPL team, the target has been revised. Now, the first phase of the project will seat 46,000 people for which February 28, 2011 is the deadline



The investment mark-up by MCA is Rs 260 crore — Rs 195 crore for the contract, Rs 43 crore for the land and Rs 22 crore being the cost of funds. According to site manager Ravinder Singh, the work is in ptogress as per schedule. “The work has been going on without any delay. The foundation work will be completed by May 15,” said Singh. Dharmasheel Naik, project manager with Buro Happold, the firm in charge of stadium design, said, “The stadium will be an international centre in all respects,” he said.



Abhijit Sarkar, head of communications, Sahara India Pariwar, said they were happy with the stadium construction. “The MCA has shown us the master construction plan of the stadium and we are impressed. We are looking to an early completion date, much faster as compared to other stadiums,” he said.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/rs...-pace/613277/2

I thought it was 55,000?

Hopkins Architects website says that

edit nevermind it seems the article itself quotes two numbers

The article says that WC 2011 matches will be played at the venue. True?

no

:ohno:what happen of chennai indoor cricket stadium:ohno:

Rs 260-cr home stadium for IPL 4 gets ready at hectic pace

With Sahara Pune Warriors set to host nine matches in Season 4 of the Indian Premier League in April-May2011, the .... own IPL team, the target has been revised. Now, the first phase of the project will seat 46,000 people for which February 28, 2011 is the deadline


God help Pune guys.
When they say it will be I phase 46K, then pls forget about the II phase, they will never complete it.
Ex: 1. HCA Stadium, they completed the club House/ Swimming Pool/ Five Star Corporate Rooms in early phases, but did not complete the 3rd tier and the roof.
All money from BCCI/IPL in the bank A/C of Shivlal Yadav & Vinod or unutilised.
2. DDCA, the roof left incomplete for the pathetic concrete structure called FSK Stadium despite Rs. 60 used for club House/ Swimming Pool/ Five Star Corporate Rooms in early phases.

So when they complete Goodies for Players/Officials/Corporate Box and Club House they forget the public roof/seats and stands.

So expect the same, half finished stadium with officials claiming it international Stadium with flood lights. WTF?
Good Luck India.

any pic from wankhede please.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1516/rourkelahockeystadium.jpg

Why do the police have their backs turned towards the spectators?

because they are here to watch the match, not for crowd control. they are not professional enough for that

Its just a local match it seems. Anyway Indian spectators are not that trouble makers as u see in International or club matches in football

euromast whos the lady in your avatar? i know ur a dude..and thats not you. is she ur wife?

Not yet

Not yet

well shes pretty.

Its just a local match it seems. Anyway Indian spectators are not that trouble makers as u see in International or club matches in football

right. thats why we have barbed wire and fences on almost all cricket grounds in india. the only world cup match to ever be abandoned was in calcutta. also the only test match ever to be played in an empty ground when all spectators were removed from the ground. the only country where you are not allowed to carry in water bottles and they serve you water only in plastic pouches

is there any latest rendering about KCA upcoming stadium in kochi

Not yet

Good Luck and my well wishes to you.:cheers:

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/1516/rourkelahockeystadium.jpg

fantastic snap..looks vintage. how old is it?

ANY NEWS ON THE NEW STADIUM IN GUWAHATI

Vizag
http://www.flickr.com/photos/lord_of_the_mountains/4371933653/sizes/l/
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/5896/4371933653734348405db.jpg

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This is the younger brother of the Crappy New VCA Stadium, Nagpur with supports for roof and II tier killing all the fun.
In the race for most crappy stadium after lots of expenditure it still cannot beat others.
My List are:
1. Ferozshah Kotla, Delhi - Dirtiest of all designs - Rs. 60 Cr
2. ACA/VDCA Stadium, Vishakapatnam - Destructive design edged past to 2nd place - Rs. 30 Cr
3. VCA Stadium, Nagpur - Classic Shashi Prabhu '80s design under the auspices of Mogambo Shashank Manohar just lost II spot by a brink to Vizag Stadium. - Rs. 60 Cr

My god 90% of the Stadiums in India are just for kirket. :wtf:

Well hope almighty saves other Indian Sports. :ohno:

why is not Kolkata organizing any wold class sports events like Asian Games or something else ? Why Yuva Bharati Kriarangan (Salt lake Stadium) is not in process any renovation ? it has very good infrastructure and if any renovation work will do, then surely it will be a high world class stadium. right ?

why is not Kolkata organizing any wold class sports events like Asian Games or something else ? Why Yuva Bharati Kriarangan (Salt lake Stadium) is not in process any renovation ? it has very good infrastructure and if any renovation work will do, then surely it will be a high world class stadium. right ?

BCOS, WB elected Communists for a long long time.
There is no fire in the belly of the people/administration to come out of that long slumber >30 yrs.:lol::lol:

have any latest picture of Eden Garden renovation ? or do you have any picture of Future Eden garden ? how it will look after renovation ? please post ...

have any latest picture of Eden Garden renovation ? or do you have any picture of Future Eden garden ? how it will look after renovation ? please post ...

checkout the kolkata cityscape forums.

why is not Kolkata organizing any wold class sports events like Asian Games or something else ? Why Yuva Bharati Kriarangan (Salt lake Stadium) is not in process any renovation ? it has very good infrastructure and if any renovation work will do, then surely it will be a high world class stadium. right ?

Appearantly it is according to this source: http://www.worldinteriordesignnetwork.com/news/salt_lake_stadium_to_undergo_renovations_100305/
Salt Lake stadium to undergo renovations

The sports minister announced that the state government had already drawn up to INR6 crore ($1.32 million approx.) for the salt Lake Stadium project. Work on the stadium is slated to begin by April 15, 2010 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

The renovation plans have been designed in a way to cater to both the inside and the exteriors of the stadium. Changes are expected to be brought in the stadium’s gallery, ramps and the washrooms.


The entire sewage system would be relaid as part of the project in order to construct new bathrooms, which would cost a total sum of INR84 lakhs ($183,951 approx). A part of the project includes some touch-ups to be made to the electrical systems of the stadium as well.

The renovations would be completed in seven months and all the matches would take place as per schedule.

More recent Articlce:http://www.sportskeeda.com/2010/06/12/kolkata-saltlake-stadium-set-for-revamp/
Kolkata Saltlake Stadium – Set for revamp
Posted by Arunava Chaudhuri on Jun 12th, 2010 // 2 Comments

Last year the Government of West Bengal spend around Rs. 5 Crores (50 Million) on installing an artificial turf pitch at the Saltlake Stadium. Now the government wants to spend another Rs. 5,5 crores on the ageing stadium as was announced yesterday by the W.B. Sports Minister Kanti Ganguly.

The Government of West Bengal seems to be trying to utilise the hype surrounding the 2010 FIFA World Cup to strengthen its political base by tapping into the football fan base in the state. And the stadium revamp is one of those measures besides installing screens across the state for the rural population to be able to watch the FIFA World Cup. As long as something constructive is done for football it is something good.

The 120,000 capacity stadium desperately needs some renovation work to be done on it. After its opening in 1984 only make-up work has been done on the stadium’s structure. Be it the galleries, toilets, changing rooms, etc all could do with some repairs and colour.

The galleries could do with proper seats in the few areas which actually have seats. Those old, blue bucket seats are either too dirty to sit on, are broken or have been ripped out. Toilets are a big issue at this ground. Many use walls or open drains to ease themselves as there are few public toilets and those few which are there are in a terrible condition. The changing rooms have received some make-up over the last few years, but still need to be much better and the shower facilities need a complete revamp.
While there is much more which needs attention around the ground like a fresh coat of paint hopefully the money is enough to do at least the necessary. Rs. 5,5 crores might sound a lot, but for such a massive stadium it might not be that much.

More recent Articlce:http://www.sportskeeda.com/2010/06/12/kolkata-saltlake-stadium-set-for-revamp/
Kolkata Saltlake Stadium – Set for revamp
Posted by Arunava Chaudhuri on Jun 12th, 2010 // 2 Comments

Last year the Government of West Bengal spend around Rs. 5 Crores (50 Million) on installing an artificial turf pitch at the Saltlake Stadium. Now the government wants to spend another Rs. 5,5 crores on the ageing stadium as was announced yesterday by the W.B. Sports Minister Kanti Ganguly.

The Government of West Bengal seems to be trying to utilise the hype surrounding the 2010 FIFA World Cup to strengthen its political base by tapping into the football fan base in the state. And the stadium revamp is one of those measures besides installing screens across the state for the rural population to be able to watch the FIFA World Cup. As long as something constructive is done for football it is something good.

The 120,000 capacity stadium desperately needs some renovation work to be done on it. After its opening in 1984 only make-up work has been done on the stadium’s structure. Be it the galleries, toilets, changing rooms, etc all could do with some repairs and colour.

The galleries could do with proper seats in the few areas which actually have seats. Those old, blue bucket seats are either too dirty to sit on, are broken or have been ripped out. Toilets are a big issue at this ground. Many use walls or open drains to ease themselves as there are few public toilets and those few which are there are in a terrible condition. The changing rooms have received some make-up over the last few years, but still need to be much better and the shower facilities need a complete revamp.
While there is much more which needs attention around the ground like a fresh coat of paint hopefully the money is enough to do at least the necessary. Rs. 5,5 crores might sound a lot, but for such a massive stadium it might not be that much.

is 5.5 crore enough for renovation for such a big stadium like Salt Lake Stadium ? till 1994-1995 it has complete bucket seat all over the lower tower. but due to some unknown reason it vanished from lower tower except some portion. it is complete mess. as I have visited many times in this stadium, i observe it needs a complete renovation including a brand new roof. right now the roof of this stadium is looking horrible and light facilities is poor. as I am from Kolkta I love my city. i want each and every stadium of my city should be world class stadium and look superb.

^^^SAlth Lake is quite similar to JLN in size ...it too needs $200 million not $1 million!!

^^^SAlth Lake is quite similar to JLN in size ...it too needs $200 million not $1 million!!

Yash, you have wrong information. capacity of JLN is almost 80,000 but the capacity of Salt Lake Stadium is 1,20,000 and it is the largest stadium in Asia and 3rd largest stadium in world.

Yash, you have wrong information. capacity of JLN is almost 80,000 but the capacity of Salt Lake Stadium is 1,20,000 and it is the largest stadium in Asia and 3rd largest stadium in world.

well before renovation capacity of JLN was 100,000...and it once held 120,000 during events....salt lake has loose 120,000 capacity...when modern bucket seats will be installed it will be not more than 85,000...and your reply was totally uncalled for....JLN is India's second largest stadium...and if it required $200 million for renovation why only $1 million for salt lke!!!:bash:..and largest stad in Asia and the world is Rugyong Mayday in Pyongyang N Korea then Salt Lake and then Beaver stad in US!!!

List_of_stadiums_by_capacity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stadiums_by_capacity)

well before renovation capacity of JLN was 100,000...and it once held 120,000 during events....salt lake has loose 120,000 capacity...when modern bucket seats will be installed it will be not more than 85,000...and your reply was totally uncalled for....JLN is India's second largest stadium...and if it required $200 million for renovation why only $1 million for salt lke!!!:bash:..and largest stad in Asia and the world is Rugyong Mayday in Pyongyang N Korea then Salt Lake and then Beaver stad in US!!!

List_of_stadiums_by_capacity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stadiums_by_capacity)

Yash, regarding the cost of renovation of Salt Lake stadium I am completly agree with you. I have checked the list of stadium (by capacity) in wikipedia, i am worried that i could not found Marakana Stadium which is located in Brazil and the capacity of that stadium is 1,50,000. how can it possible ? Wikipedia is not right is this matter.

is 5.5 crore enough for renovation for such a big stadium like Salt Lake Stadium ? till 1994-1995 it has complete bucket seat all over the lower tower. but due to some unknown reason it vanished from lower tower except some portion. it is complete mess. as I have visited many times in this stadium, i observe it needs a complete renovation including a brand new roof. right now the roof of this stadium is looking horrible and light facilities is poor. as I am from Kolkta I love my city. i want each and every stadium of my city should be world class stadium and look superb.

I don't specifically know how they will renovate but I know they have installed actual seats in the stadium. Roof and Lighting are being considered I think as they are important but artificial turf is a big step. India's national team should play there regularly.

I don't specifically know how they will renovate but I know they have installed actual seats in the stadium. Roof and Lighting are being considered I think as they are important but artificial turf is a big step. India's national team should play there regularly.

I dream of a image that India will take a part in FIFA world cup. onething i can share you that when i am in school, my friend named Sudipta Das played extremely well in our inter school football tournament. now a days i can say he was a world class talent. YES, i am repeating HE WAS A WORLD CLASS TALENT ... there are so many world class talent are not shown up for horrible political influences in sports and the most important thing is that we have a very very poor soccer infrastructure in India.

we need to improve it by taking a long-term dreaam and long-term planning like Japan did it with their J-Leage.

well before renovation capacity of JLN was 100,000...and it once held 120,000......N Korea then Salt Lake and then Beaver stad in US!!!

List_of_stadiums_by_capacity (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stadiums_by_capacity)
You are aboslutely wrong.

The capacity of JLN for Asiad 82 was 75000 with entire II tier being without seats wherein you could squeeze in people as herds.
For concerts, the field is also used and hence ranges from 100 to 120K.

Note:
II tier has 36 steps and I tier has 15 steps.
572mtrs is the field circumference, this keeps increasing as the steps get added at a rate of ave 3.2 mtrs per step.
The average length per step after deduction of entry/exits, media/VIP stands, Electronic screen boards for JLN is 600mtrs.
With all seat config having 2 seats/mtr, it is 2seats X 600 mtrs X 51 steps = 61200 capacity presently.

^^^SAlth Lake is quite similar to JLN in size ...it too needs $200 million not $1 million!!

Your estimate is wrong again.
The major cost for JLN was the roof.

The following are the major construction details:
1. The enormity of the two rung steel structure along the periphery of the actual superstructure.
2. Massive Pulley Chain arrangement cables to extend and tie the roof fabric into.
3. Stell ramps for exit/entry to the Stadium.
4. Spectator Stands/VIP/Media Box/General faccilties were just rejigged like relaying of the slabs on the lower Tier Stands etc.

The majority of the cost went for the roof & steel ramps almost USD 120 to 140 Million as you should be aware of the Sky rocketing steel costs btwn 2000 to 2010.

So if Salt Lake is to be renovated, it would cost anything around USD 50 Million if go too lavish.
1. Salt lake is a 3 tier stadium and already has a roof. Consider MCG 3 tier, Yokohama 2002 FIFA WC Final is a 2 tier, the roof does not extend all the way to the first step of the stand. Yokohama again has a solid roof as Salt Lake. So Salt Lake roof need not be tampered and minor strengthening/modifications/beautifications are sufficient.
2. Salt Lake Tier I, II & III have got damaged due to improper usage and maintenance so relaying of the slabs would be necessary.
3. VIP/Media Box/General faccilties, Player Change rooms need to be refursbished again.
4. VIP luxury suites 30 nos in the I tier behind the seats.
5. Field of Play, Practice Ground, training faccility, drainage, landscaping such miscellaneous things need to be addressed.

So as Salt Lake need not have a massive roof work, it would hardly cost USD 50 Million to make it as good as MCG or Berlin Olympic or Yokohama Stadium.
When the EPL Teams tour South East Asia like KL, Jakarta, S'pore, Bangkok etc, if we have a good Salt Lake Stadium, we can even have them play at Kolkata thereby bringing back the glory like when Pele played, when World Champions Argentina played in Kolkata.

Your estimate is wrong again.
The major cost for JLN was the roof.

The following are the major construction details:
1. The enormity of the two rung steel structure along the periphery of the actual superstructure.
2. Massive Pulley Chain arrangement cables to extend and tie the roof fabric into.
3. Stell ramps for exit/entry to the Stadium.
4. Spectator Stands/VIP/Media Box/General faccilties were just rejigged like relaying of the slabs on the lower Tier Stands etc.

The majority of the cost went for the roof & steel ramps almost USD 120 to 140 Million as you should be aware of the Sky rocketing steel costs btwn 2000 to 2010.

So if Salt Lake is to be renovated, it would cost anything around USD 50 Million if go too lavish.
1. Salt lake is a 3 tier stadium and already has a roof. Consider MCG 3 tier, Yokohama 2002 FIFA WC Final is a 2 tier, the roof does not extend all the way to the first step of the stand. Yokohama again has a solid roof as Salt Lake. So Salt Lake roof need not be tampered and minor strengthening/modifications/beautifications are sufficient.
2. Salt Lake Tier I, II & III have got damaged due to improper usage and maintenance so relaying of the slabs would be necessary.
3. VIP/Media Box/General faccilties, Player Change rooms need to be refursbished again.
4. VIP luxury suites 30 nos in the I tier behind the seats.
5. Field of Play, Practice Ground, training faccility, drainage, landscaping such miscellaneous things need to be addressed.

So as Salt Lake need not have a massive roof work, it would hardly cost USD 50 Million to make it as good as MCG or Berlin Olympic or Yokohama Stadium.
When the EPL Teams tour South East Asia like KL, Jakarta, S'pore, Bangkok etc, if we have a good Salt Lake Stadium, we can even have them play at Kolkata thereby bringing back the glory like when Pele played, when World Champions Argentina played in Kolkata.

do you know after establish the bucket seat in every tier of Salt Lake Stadium is will remain the same capacity of 120000 ???

do you know after establish the bucket seat in every tier of Salt Lake Stadium is will remain the same capacity of 120000 ???

It could come down to 80000 to max 85000.
Debabroto, 120000 was when everyone is squeezed and standing not even squating on floor. If evrybody sits on floor, present capcity of Salt Lake would be 108,000. You normally loose 20 to 25% when u make all bucket seats.
Maracana, Rio with 125,000 (after renovation some 15 to 20 steps loss - Default 22000 lost so capacity reduced to 103000 in 2000) after bucket seating got reduced to 82,000 in 2007.

the maracana had more than 199,000 people in the 1950 finals

now its well below 100,000. i guess safety and comfort are more important nowadays

^^^+1

the maracana had more than 199,000 people in the 1950 finals

now its well below 100,000. i guess safety and comfort are more important nowadays

Yes, safety and comfort are more important nowadays.
Though BCCI realises this, Bangalore, Delhi, Ahmedabad have such pathetic Cricket stadia in terms of Safety & Spectator comfort, still they are listed in WC 2011 an dno effort was put in to get those refurbished considering the time since 2005.

the bcci, like other national cricketing bodies, has limited powers for constructing/refurbishing stadiums. its mostly up to the local state associations

i remember an article a few years back stating the ddca spent over a crore a year on parties and in buying liquor. the 'renovation' of the kotla which involved quite a few crores was a disaster as well. with political 'luminaries' in power in most states its hard to see much improvement in the near future

the bcci, like other national cricketing bodies, has limited powers for constructing/refurbishing stadiums. its mostly up to the local state associations...... as well. with political 'luminaries' in power in most states its hard to see much improvement in the near future

As infrastructure grant, BCCI started with Rs.4 Cr in 2004 and viewing the World Cup increased it to Rs.25 & then Rs.50 Cr. This in addition to annual profit sharing, IPL revenue sharing, each Association at least has Rs. 100 Cr balance.
With Rs. 50 Cr from BCCI, Rs. 30 to 50 Cr on naming rights from Corporates and Rs. 50 to 70 Cr from thier own surplus, totalling Rs. 170 Cr a gr8 50K capacity stadium with land at any ciy outskirts can be built.

Ahmedabad-GCA, Delhi-DDCA & Bagalore-KSCA Stadia are owned by the respective Cricket Associations and not Govt or private Stadia. Though KSCA is leasing it, they could have easily mooted an idea of constructing a brand new stadium somehwere else. But they did not do it as the public does not demand better facilities.

Chennai-refurbished 45K, Hydbad - new 40K, Kolkata-refurbished 74K, Mumbai-refurbished 43K, Pune - new 57K, Nagpur - new 45K, Mohali good old one, Guwahati - new 55K, Kochi - new 50K every other Association have made an effort to make their infrastructure better but KSCA is doing nothing for Bangalore. Shame on their part. One thing for sure there will be a major stadium disaster at Bangalore if this conitnues. The toilets are not sufficient, massive pillars blocking views, Emergency/Normal exits are not sufficient.... the list goes on.

DDCA spent Rs. 60 Cr on that dust bowl with pillars, no roof and a pathetic Ambedkar Stadium end stand, the horrible pitch, insufficient parking lot..... the list goes on.

Ahmedabad - GCA Stadium, you remember the moth attack during IPL, the pathetic second tier? These acts of ignominy were done much before Modi could take up GCA presidency.

The least BCCI could have done is given a Stadium guideline/specification and asked all Associations to fall in line. BCCI stated all Association should have their own stadia but never mentioned about the Spectator comfort spec of the Stadia. The ones who lagged behind should not have been selected for World Cup hosting. I just pray that Delhi FSK again fails the pitch requirement which it is doomed to and Hydbad HCA Stadium is selected instead.

^^ Politics it is I guess.. What else would explain not granting test status to Hyderabad for years(ICC committee gave its recommendation way back in 2008)..

Meanwhile Nagpur built its own new stadium and got its test status and is hosting the World Cup

I have nothing against Nagpur but one of India's Oldest Cricketing Centres not hosting the World Cup in India is very Sad :(

^^ Politics it is I guess.. What else would explain not granting test status to Hyderabad for years(ICC committee gave its recommendation way back in 2008)..

Meanwhile Nagpur built its own new stadium and got its test status and is hosting the World Cup

I have nothing against Nagpur but one of India's Oldest Cricketing Centres not hosting the World Cup in India is very Sad :(

ICC has awarded Hydbad Test Status just last week. They had some recommendation giiven in 2007 that were to be implemented and the file took 2 yrs to move in ICC. This delay is annoying considering the clout BCCI has. You guys being in India should be more abreast about these rather.

But the ones to blame here are Shivlal Yadav & Vinod of HCA who did not follow up thoroughly and who have totally sabotagged the HCA Cricket Stadium plan. Rather than being a 3 tier with 55K and full roof, it ended up 40K without roof. Just imagine Hydbad's share from IPL and other grants, still these bast***ds did not deliver what Naidu actually envisaged for HCA.

i heard they are demolishing the National Stadium. Did they finish rebuilding it>?

Design approved for main stadium for National Games 2012, Kerala

Location: Trivandrum
Capacity: 50,000
Cost: 140 crores

http://i30.tinypic.com/9laoed.jpg

^^stay tuned for the high res images of the main stadium, indoor stadium and the renovation for central stadium.:cheers:

^^ National Games in TVM ? Nice to hear! And nice render too. No wonder Moderrator Saab is pleased as punch.

why does it show a cricket stadium(in renders)? it is supposed to be for athletics right?

National Games in TVM ? Nice to hear! And nice render too.

The 35th National Games is going to be held in 7 cities of Kerala with Trivandrum being the main venue and hosting the opening and closing ceremony. The Games Village to host 4500 persons will be setup at Akkulam in Trivandrum.

Kerala had hosted National Games earlier in 1987 when the 27th National Games was held at Trivandrum, Kozhikode, Alappuzha, Kochi, Thrissur and Kollam.


35th National Games, Kerala

http://www.35thnationalgames.in/


Trivandrum

Opening and closing ceremony
Athletics
Swimming and Diving -
Water Polo
Cycling
Gymnastics
Kho-Kho & Kabaddi
Taekwondo + Netball
Tennis
Cycle Polo
Squash
Triathlon & Wushu
Kalaippayat (Demo)

Kollam

Hockey Men & Women
Rugby
Handball
Beach Handball

Alappuzha

Canoeing/Kayaking
Rowing - (By SAI)
Boat Race – demo

Kochi

Archery
Badminton
Fencing, Karate
Lawn bowls
Yatching
Table Tennis

Thrissur

Shooting
Judo
Weightlifting
Boxing M&W
Football (Women)

Kozhikode

Football
Volleyball M&W
Beach Volleyball
Sepak Takraw

Kannur

Basketball M & W
Wrestling

why does it show a cricket stadium(in renders)? it is supposed to be for athletics right?

It is a multipurpose stadium. It will have facilities for cricket and football as well as indoor sports area for Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis, Squash, Snooker etc. Apart from this it will also have Serviced Guest rooms, Sports club/Academy, Exhibition & Trade center, Non-sporting areas, MLCP etc.

This stadium is planned to host the home matches of 'IPL Kerala' team also.

The stadium is coming up in 37 acres of land with a parking facility of 3000 cars.

The news in Hindu:

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The National Games Secretariat (NGS) has approved the concept designs of all the four new greenfield stadium projects, to be established in the State in connection with the 35th National Games.

Though the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is yet to announce firm dates for the Games, in the wake of the postponement of the 34th National Games to be held in Jharkhand, the NGS CEO, Amit Malick, told The Hindu here on Monday that Kerala would be ready to the host the event anytime after November this year as the new projects were being taken up as a legacy of the Games.


In the State capital, the NGS would be constructing a main stadium in a 37-acre plot at the Kariyavattom campus of the Kerala University, a new multi-level indoor stadium at the campus of the Central Polytechnic, Vattiyoorkavu, besides complete refurbishing of the Central stadium, which presently houses the headquarters of the Kerala State Sports Council.

The concept designs, he said, has already been tendered among the eight builders, who were shortlisted after a due selection process earlier. The last date set for the submission of bids has been set for August 13. The evaluation of the bids would be taken up thereafter and the entire process will be completed by August 20.

The main stadium in Kariyavattom will be used for hosting international cricket matches once the Games are over. Besides playing facilities, the stadium will have facilities to run a full-fledged academy and an exhibition-cum-convention centre. The stadium will have parking facility for over 3000 cars.Revenue earning models

The indoor stadiums in Vattiyoorkavu and Kozhikode have also been designed as revenue earning models. Each of these stadiums will also have a swimming pool.

The Central stadium, once renovated, will offer parking space for over 450 cars so as to overcome the problem of parking in the heart of the city. Given its vantage position in the city, the stadium project apart from having sporting facilities will also have a commercial plaza attached to it.

The exact time-frame for the completion of these projects, which is likely to cost the State exchequer around Rs. 245 crores, will be known only after the bidding process is over. However, the NGS would like to have these projects completed within the next one year, Mr. Malick said.

http://www.hindu.com/2010/07/27/stories/2010072751771800.htm

Design approved for main stadium for National Games 2012, Kerala

Location: Trivandrum
Capacity: 50,000
Cost: 140 crores

http://i30.tinypic.com/9laoed.jpg

Looking at this image the capacity surely has to be more than 50,000.
The render is nice though.

^^ Actually the capacity will come to just under 50K.

Design approved for main stadium for National Games 2012, Kerala

Location: Trivandrum
Capacity: 50,000
Cost: 140 crores

http://i30.tinypic.com/9laoed.jpg

renders are good ..but i am not sure final product will look like it..:ohno::ohno:

Have the national games been receiving more funding or what? The games village built in ranchi and now this stadium in kerala are actually pretty good. Or the states are having a competition of some sort to host the best games etc... which is quite good! at least we would have proper sport infrastructure in our cities.

looks beautiful but i agree with ravan..wont look good when finished.

pls anyone post wankhede update pic.

Design approved for main stadium for National Games 2012, Kerala

Location: Trivandrum
Capacity: 50,000
Cost: 140 crores

http://i30.tinypic.com/9laoed.jpg

I wished they had a colored rendering....also, will it have a temporary athelete track or a permanent one..? If a permanent one, then Y is it circular...:)

I think they will use it for IPL after this.

I wished they had a colored rendering....also, will it have a temporary athelete track or a permanent one..? If a permanent one, then Y is it circular...:)

The original high-resolution rendering will be out in a week or so. This is an enlarged screenshot of the image that came along with the newspaper article.

This stadium will NOT be having an Athletics track. Track and Games will be held in the other 3 stadia of Trivandrum of which two have synthetic track. The new stadium will host Football matches, Opening and closing ceremony and is planned as one of the host-grounds for the IPL Kerala team. The think-tanks have used their grey cells wisely here as IPL will be the lone constant income generating model for such big sports infra projects. :cheers:

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Nandinee Phookan Architects is designing the first ballpark in India:

The Regional Baseball Complex in Imphal, Manipur in northeast India is a project initiated by First Pitch, a US- Manipur collaboration involving Major League Baseball and the local government to build the first baseball park in India. The baseball project includes coaching camps conducted by MLB coaches, contribution of equipment by Spalding and the filming of a documentary. The program for the baseball complex includes offices, dormitories for visiting teams, meeting and exhibition areas as well as performance spaces and guest lodges. NPAs design approach is based on a contemporary interpretation of existing building typologies that are local and sustainable. Planning principles from architectural manuscripts, passive energy systems, and local materials and construction methods are used to create an architecture that is contemporary yet accessible and rooted in Manipur's unique cultural and historical context.

Here are some links with info regarding the Ballpark and First Pitch:
http://firstpitchusa.org/about_ballpark.html
http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2010/06/11/in-cricket-crazy-india-baseball-finds-a-foothold/tab/print/

I really hope this ballpark comes to fruition. Hopefully we will see more ballplayers like Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel.

Design approved for main stadium for National Games 2012, Kerala

http://i30.tinypic.com/9laoed.jpg

Here comes the full resolution images :cheers1:

National Games Main Stadium
Capacity: 50,000
2 Tiers
Area: 37 acres
Location: off, NH 47, Karyavattom
Lighting Towers: 6
Other components: Mall, Exhibition cum trade center, Swimming pool

http://i33.tinypic.com/34fiq0g.jpg

http://i36.tinypic.com/n19ykk.jpg

Parking Plaza for 3000 cars

http://i33.tinypic.com/6pw56o.jpg

Multi-purpose indoor stadium being constructed as a part of National Games. The greenfield stadium is coming up on the premises of Polytechnic Campus, Vattiyurkkavu, 8km from the CBD.

Indoor Stadium
Location: Vattiyurkkavu
Area: 6.5 acres
Cost: 45 crores
Components: Clay Tennis court, Swimming pool, Handball court

http://i34.tinypic.com/dzjjpx.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/2nl7ddk.jpg

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While the above stadia are to be built in state Capital Trivandrum, a greenfield Indoor Stadium will also be constructed in Calicut.

Indoor Stadium
Cost: 40 crores
Location: Leprosy Hospital Compound
http://www.jcjrindia.com/


http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/818/calilcutfinalviewcopy.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/calilcutfinalviewcopy.jpg/)

http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/4167/calicutstadiumsideview.jpg (http://img186.imageshack.us/i/calicutstadiumsideview.jpg/)

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/4215/topviewofcalicutstadium.jpg (http://img714.imageshack.us/i/topviewofcalicutstadium.jpg/)

wow! if built exactly like the renderings with good materials these would be among the best if not the best stadiums in india!

^^ I can safely vouch for that in case of the Main Stadium, the greenfield Cricket one. The exteriors are just keeeeeewl! :ccol: Awaiting views from more angles. I think our bouncer mod has a few unseen renderings of the Stadium, waiting for him to go public with that ;)

^^ I don't like the Calicut Stadium design, but the other two are brilliant. I seriously hope they replicate the renders.

Football Stadium, Trivandrum


Central Stadium
Capacity: 15,000
Cost: 45 crores
Gates: 3
Vip Lounge, Retail Space
Parking for 300 cars

http://i34.tinypic.com/2jcf31k.jpg

http://i37.tinypic.com/2j45a2f.jpg

barring the Calicut Stadium, the renders look brilliant. I hope they replicate them.

^^ I can safely vouch for that in case of the Main Stadium, the greenfield Cricket one. The exteriors are just keeeeeewl! :ccol: Awaiting views from more angles. I think our bouncer mod has a few unseen renderings of the Stadium, waiting for him to go public with that ;)

:lol:

^^ Why does the football stadium have a medieval European design ?

its not medieval. its ancient european

^^ Why does the football stadium have a medieval European design ?

The stadium is situated in the premises of the magnificent Secretariat building which is the seat of power of Kerala. You can actually see the Secretariat building on the background in the perspective of the Central Stadium. The historic building follows ancient Roman architecture.

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/2964/trip012.jpg (http://img709.imageshack.us/i/trip012.jpg/)

Here is the Central Stadium with the Secretariat in the background.

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/5195/secretariat.jpg (http://img251.imageshack.us/i/secretariat.jpg/)

oh i see.

^^ I can safely vouch for that in case of the Main Stadium, the greenfield Cricket one. The exteriors are just keeeeeewl! :ccol: Awaiting views from more angles. I think our bouncer mod has a few unseen renderings of the Stadium, waiting for him to go public with that ;)

Scorpio, kudos for checking out JCJR group’s website and digging out the perspectives.

What I have is also the same, albeit with bigger size, and of course a couple of more views as well as the schematic layouts. Let me see when I can post them.

And regarding the Central Stadium, as scorpio has made it clear, it would be given an exterior treatment to gel with the Govt Secretariat building. This stadium is connected to the Secretariat, and the Independence/Republic day parades happen here.

^^ Why does the football stadium have a medieval European design ?

Cause Football in India is History :ohno:

Why this injustice is done to other sports in India.What is their fault ?????

Cricket is already having around 16-20 stadiums,again why all state governments build stadium or lease them only for cricket.

Today Indian Football team doesn't have a single stadium which meets FIFA standards.What a sad plight,tomorrow when Indian teams fails to qualify for WC everyone startS asking questions like "When will India qualify for WC,we have population 1.2 billion".

I'm ashamed of being born in India,as a footballer I don't have any identity in this nation.

SAVE INDIAN SPORTS FROM CRICKET.WE SPORTSPERSON ARE FED OF THIS MONOPOLY :bash:

^^ its all money game bro...

Cricket is already having around 16-20 stadiums,again why all state governments build stadium or lease them only for cricket.

Hey Ashindia, chill bro. :) That Central Stadium is only a refurbishment of the existing parade ground. It is just getting a couple of new galleries, parking lot and two new entrance gates modelled in line with the architecture of the Secetariat. The ground has busy commercial avenues on all sides and it is impossible and impractical to built a FIFA standard ground on that location.

Trivandrum already has two Football Stadia in the heart of the city, the Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium(CSN Stadium) and the University Stadium. The latter is also being renovated for the Games. Here is how things will look like. (Its already a pretty decent venue for Football)

http://i37.tinypic.com/141qn3q.jpg

http://i38.tinypic.com/33bpzfc.jpg

And here is a walk-through of the new Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium. May be you'll feel much better when you understand that we Keralites are still love with football. The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Cochin, where International Cricket matches are held, is actually a Football venue.

http://www.jayceeads.com/stadium_walk.html

So if you look at the reality, Trivandrum is actually constructing a 3rd decent venue for Football when it has ZERO cricketing arenas. With the IPL-Kerala team all set to play in 2012, it is only imperative that the city builds its own stadium to host the IPL home matches.


I'm ashamed of being born in India,as a footballer I don't have any identity in this nation.

SAVE INDIAN SPORTS FROM CRICKET.WE SPORTSPERSON ARE FED OF THIS MONOPOLY :bash:

Its not your fault, neither is ours. Cricket is where the money flows to and unless and untill we have sponsors genuinely interested in the development of Football, there is no point in having even 100 areanas built all over our vast nation.

Inspite of being a decent footballing state, the main centers I mentioned here are used for Film award nights, cinema/ serial picturization, reality shows, consumer fests, dog shows and all such non-sports fiesta. :bash: How do you think the authorities are going to find the shillings needed to maintain the lawn and gallery when they have nil sporting income?

Anyway, here are the two football stadia in Trivandrum I mentioned above. Pic from AjayPP's Flickrstream (http://www.flickr.com/photos/7968891@N05/513855298/)

http://i37.tinypic.com/rtksbd.jpg

:cheers:

ashIndia. don't shoot even before gun is loaded..

Some great renders there, people.

Football back stabbed in Kerala(kochi)

KOCHI: Even as Kochiites eagerly await top-class cricketing action in their own backyard, football - the ‘Beautiful Game’ - is dumping the city yet again. The authorities’ continued apathy towards developing playgrounds has forced Viva Kerala to leave, quite literally, for greener pastures. The Kochi-based I-League side, the only team from Kerala in the nation’s premier football competition, is looking to set up shop for the season in Kannur.

As much as the Viva management prefers to stay in the expanding metro, poor sporting infrastructure has forced the team to look elsewhere. “Apart from a home ground, we need an additional ground for practice,” says Viva coach A M Sreedharan.

Still searching sponsorships, the team is yet to assemble for the new season while others have already set their plans in motion. “It is a pity,” says Sreedharan. “The team has not been able to come together for three months now.” The players had gone their separate ways after the last I-League game against East Bengal in May.

“We want to stay in Kochi,” says Sreedharan. “It is the best place in the state to base a national team. There are good hotels and the international airport is easily accessible. But the most important thing, the ground, is unavailable.” Registered with the Ernakulam District Football Association, the team had conducted its home matches in the I-League last season at Kozhikode. The same was the case during their first stint in 2007-08.

“This year, we thought of playing at the renovated Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium,” said Sreedharan. “But with the One-Day International and the IPL matches being planned there, it will be difficult to fit in

football.”

The club also looked at the Maharaja’s College Stadium as an option. However, the synthetic track laid in 2007 has made it an athletics venue. The playing surface there is rough and uneven, rendering it unsuitable for good football.

Under the circumstances the best option would be to develop the neglected Ambedkar Stadium, which had hosted the city’s first big cricket match in 1990 involving the country’s best players including a 16-year-old Sachin Tendulkar, into a quality venue. Currently, it lies as an eyesore; weed-infested and ill-maintained, turning itself into a favourite joint of drug addicts and immoral traffickers.

Viva had previously used the FACT Ground, Eloor, for their pre-season camps. But a top class home ground to host I-League matches is what is rankling the team. It indeed is a pity, for this is happening in a city that has hosted international and domestic matches to packed galleries in the past.

http://expressbuzz.com/cities/kochi/viva-kerala-sees-ground-reality-bids-adieu/197058.html

And the very first renders for Greater Noida, Delhi NCR cricket stadium

2nd in Delhi NCR after Feroz Shah Kotla
and its a stunner

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http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac331/indianrockstars8/IMG_0148.jpg

Phase one of the project(U/C) will see this by next year

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac331/indianrockstars8/IMG_0142.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac331/indianrockstars8/IMG_0144.jpg

O M G !
:runaway::runaway::runaway::runaway:

pls don't tell me that they will wrap the f(#U_$# stadium with the tricolor.

I like the floodlights towers. That is a sweet looking stadium.

that s cool design....

I too loved the flood light towers design...

And Jacob yes, they will wrap the stadium in the tri color and I am liking it..!!! and loving it...This will look stunning ..they have already started with site preparations and this is getting built..

cheers
IR

Wow... I love that idea of wrapping this stadia with tri color. BUt my worry is whether they will stop working once it is half done or by the end of phase one as same thing has happend to Uppal stadium in hyderabad. I hope JP Associates will commit towards the full construction of the stadium and iam sure that some controvesies are on its way regarding wrapping it with tri color. So may be in 2-3 years time we will get to see the structure rising from the earth.

Cheers.

Sathya....It will not meet the fate of Uppals in Hydrabad..it will be completed for sure and will be no controversies around it with Tri Color....People are loving this concept and will be unique and is sure to create some ripples in the sporting world all around planet earth...

I hope they will build it properly... But iam not gonna believe any projects in india until and unless it is fully finished...Iam still in shock with CWG turnaround.. :)

whats the capacity for the 1st phase?

i doubt it will be able to get international matches though. maybe some ipl matches

whats the capacity for the 1st phase?

i doubt it will be able to get international matches though. maybe some ipl matches

40,000 seating capacity for phaseI...It will host international matches ...It has got clearances & permission from ICC itself...Yes, it will also be hosting IPL matches for Delhi DareDevils...

for international matches it will have to displace kotla or kanpur i guess. i dont think the ddca will allow the kotla to be displaced. maybe the upca might use it instead of kanpur

and icc only decides whether grounds are fit to hold matches. they dont allot matches. the bcci and its constituents does that

for international matches it will have to displace kotla or kanpur i guess. i dont think the ddca will allow the kotla to be displaced. maybe the upca might use it instead of kanpur

Humnn...Mumbai too have 3 grounds..wankhede, Barbourne and DY Patil...

as per the latest DDCA is ok with it...Delhi will be having 2 stadiums one FSK and 2nd one will be GN Stadium..So I dont think there should be any problem in it...

It cant be a replacement for Kanpur...its too far away from this place...and its in Delhi NCR...

hmm so this comes under the jurisdiction of UP or Delhi?

hmm so this comes under the jurisdiction of UP or Delhi?

it will be under the jurisdiction of up guv.

Humnn...Mumbai too have 3 grounds..wankhede, Barbourne and DY Patil...

as per the latest DDCA is ok with it...Delhi will be having 2 stadiums one FSK and 2nd one will be GN Stadium..So I dont think there should be any problem in it...

It cant be a replacement for Kanpur...its too far away from this place...and its in Delhi NCR...

dy patil is in navi mumbai which is in raigad district and which i think is not handled by the mumbai cricket association..........but i might be wrong..........

Humnn...Mumbai too have 3 grounds..wankhede, Barbourne and DY Patil...

as per the latest DDCA is ok with it...Delhi will be having 2 stadiums one FSK and 2nd one will be GN Stadium..So I dont think there should be any problem in it...

It cant be a replacement for Kanpur...its too far away from this place...and its in Delhi NCR...

if bombay gets an international match only one ground will get it - wankhede. cci and dy patil only got matches when the wankhede was being renovated

mumbai indians is free to use whichever ground they want

of course ddca can allot matches between the two stadiums. but that will mean the kotla will get half the matches it would usually get, which i am not sure ddca will be willing to do, since i dont think they own this new stadium

dy patil is in navi mumbai which is in raigad district and which i think is not handled by the mumbai cricket association..........but i might be wrong..........

dy patil is a private ground. its not under the mca at all

the mca has two main grounds - wankhede and bkc. the cci and dy patil are privately owned

pls don't tell me that they will wrap the f(#U_$# stadium with the tricolor.

u should get :banned: >(

Sathya....It will not meet the fate of Uppals in Hydrabad..it will be completed for sure and will be no controversies around it with Tri Color....People are loving this concept and will be unique and is sure to create some ripples in the sporting world all around planet earth...

There will be no controversy. This stadium construct and funded by JAYPEE GROUP. Uppal stadium was big corrupt and controversy. Stupid people in Hyderabad Cricket Association. Noida cricket stadium would be first private-public partnership cricket stadium outside from BCCI. If This is true render looks .. We will see how this will look after 100% construction complete. Any BCCI stadium's will looks like ORIDINARY stadium's.

^
to be fair the design for Wankhede looked very nice.

But only downside was low capacity of only 40,000.....


A city like mumbai needs a big stadium

Has this been posted here before?

http://www.hopkins.co.uk/projects/_3,135/

I honestly do not like the design. I don't understand Hopin's obsession with this kind of roof.

cheers.

yes it has been posted and in all honesty it looks ugly unless they actually decide to paint the concrete stands white.

yes it has been posted and in all honesty it looks ugly unless they actually decide to paint the concrete stands white.

Kerala Cricket association hired Hopkin architects to design new cricket stadium in kochi. chennai, pune and now kochi. :ohno:

EDENS Renovation underway

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_yRf8uLI7rXE/THKroO6FkXI/AAAAAAAAAt8/kS9J0sCQ4Hk/s640/DSCN0508.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_yRf8uLI7rXE/THKroO6FkXI/AAAAAAAAAt8/kS9J0sCQ4Hk/DSCN0508.JPG
cc:Rajib

Will they be able to finish it on time?

^^in time for what? Edens even u/c is a working stadium..and it still hosts matches.

^^ Thank you Kusa, long awaited updates. And I didn't know Vidyasagar Setu was so close to Eden.

The colour scheme of those seats :puke: someone tell me they're not new...

Will they be able to finish it on time?

Same question. Will it be a full capacity stadium before the WC?

[QUOTE=skyscrapercity101;62496937]EDENS Renovation underway

I don't think they will finish construction before world cup.? 6 month's to go. what about 360 degrees roof cover.? and new flood lights installation.?

Eden will loose its capacity after all renovation work. it will be around 70,000 seats ( 20,000 shorter than the previous). and yes, after world cup BBCI will installed roof and new flood lights. for the time being they are doing renovation in some portion not all over ther stadium.

What bridge is that in the background?

What bridge is that in the background?

read post 926 :)

hmm dont think eden will finish in time for the WC

even Wankhede has issues. But thankgod we have the DY patil stadium as a back up.....

wankhede will be touch and go as well. though the exterior structural strusses are now up and so is the basic structure of the stands. looks to be shaping up well and they are working 24 hours even through the monsoons. dont know how they got permission for that

wankhede will be touch .... for that
Can u post some pics?

hmm. will try and take pics from my cell next time i am at my friend's house

hmm dont think eden will finish in time for the WC

even Wankhede has issues. But thankgod we have the DY patil stadium as a back up.....

Are you Ichimaru?

You got him now ;)

Trivandrum international stadium's design looks very smart :),
Delhi NCR stadium also rocks :)

@scorpio- Are you sure that Trivandrum stadium capacity is less than 50k?
Some months before,it was reported in Malayala Manorama that the stadium can hold 55k.

A New stadium in kolkata
hey guys frm kolkata...have u noticed a stadium being built at rajdanga near the SIEMEN's Office??? ne news??? for what purpose that stadium is beiNG BUILT??? (located on the left side as u go from gariahat to ruby hospital)


and another news is that the barasat stadium and the rabindro sarobar stadium will be laid with artificial turf by fifa's programme....":in india with india"....am nt sure abt the NAME OF THE PROGRAMME....

April 2010 Picture with roof job complete and field work going on.
The seating, general repairs in the stadium/stands, Corporate Boxes under progress before the Oct Match against Australia.
Courtesy: The Hindu

http://www.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/00108/18KISTADIUM_108622f.jpg

^^ hate that roof.

same. It looks ugly.

^^ hate that roof.

^^ Worst stadium in south india and ugly roof. i have ever seen. no bucket seats first tier.
This roof looks like Domestic AIRPORT outside roof

Waiting for new 55,000 all seaters cricket stadium in kochi.

same. It looks ugly.

You have to live with it.
When authorities do not have a vision at all.
They gave it to Chennai based Lloyd's Insulation who do PSU plant steel jobs.
It could have been like Indore Cricket Stadium roof, need not have gone this far into stands but a membrane one, which could have been light, cost effective and good looking.

@atriksh_sfo .. how to upload picture in this forum.?

The KCA have goofed up again and the Stadium is a copy cat of the Gahunje, Pune PCMC Stadium by Hopkins.

Courtesy: KCA

http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium7.jpg http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium2.jpg
http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium12.jpg http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium14.jpg

Good. Now we will have 3 stadiums with the same Pune, Chennai, Kochi....a$$holes.

@atriksh_sfo .. how to upload picture in this forum.?

Hi venki,
Please follow this link to upload pictures in this forum.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=600498

The KCA have goofed up again and the Stadium is a copy cat of the Gahunje, Pune PCMC Stadium by Hopkins.

Courtesy: KCA

http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium7.jpg http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium2.jpg
http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium12.jpg http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium14.jpg

Good. Now we will have 3 stadiums with the same Pune, Chennai, Kochi....a$$holes.

Oh is it official render by hopkins.! :ohno:

No more waiting for new stadium. New stadium will never become dream.

Hopkins isn't good architect(They cannot work new design) and Hopkins architect should be renamed Copycat Architect. I hope KCA should reject this render.

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/111200/111204.2.jpg

Copyright : Cricinfo

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

http://www.cricinfo.com/db/PICTURES/CMS/111200/111204.2.jpg

Copyright : Cricinfo

Pl don't post 8 month's old picture. Everyone know this.

Pl don't post 8 month's old picture. Everyone know this.

plese post some wankhede and chepak stadiums renovation image.

^^

Chepauk : http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=62218183&postcount=165

The KCA have goofed up again and the Stadium is a copy cat of the Gahunje, Pune PCMC Stadium by Hopkins.

Courtesy: KCA

http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium7.jpg http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium2.jpg
http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium12.jpg http://www.keralacricketassociation.com/sites/default/files/images/stadium14.jpg

Good. Now we will have 3 stadiums with the same Pune, Chennai, Kochi....a$$holes.

How can KCA even approve of this design? Don't they want something unique for themselves???:bash:

It is without doubt one of India's best stadiums.

However, it won't stay that way in the future.

Ever since hosting its first international match – a One-dayer featuring India and South Africa in November 1993 - the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Mohali has been everyone's favourite.

It has since hosted 16 ODIs and nine tests, and been the home to Indian Premier League(IPL) franchise King's XI Punjab.

Not for long though.

The PCA, facing parking constraints as also the venue being surrounded by residential areas, is going ahead with its plan to build a brand new cricket stadium in Mullanpur, on the outskirts of Chandigarh.

The body has purchased 42 acres of land in New Chandigarh to realize this dream, the dream of building a modern and spacious venue with adequate parking space and state-of-the-art infrastructure.

"Everyone is telling us this place (Mohali) is one of the best. But we have decided to go to a place that will have all the modern facilities," explained PCA president IS Bindra.

The former BCCI president was categorical in accepting that Mohali had outlived its utility.

"Lord's (world's oldest cricket venue) was built more than 100 years ago and it still remains a lasting structure," reasoned Bindra, adding, "But this stadium is having problems."

Having decided to go ahead with its plans, the PCA has also put two proposals before the state government, under which it is willing to concede possession of the Mohali facility to the government if the latter agrees to pay for it.

This arrangement with the government, if it materializes, would help the PCA ensure part of the money required to build the Mullanpur facility.

The body has also set itself a two-year period for the purpose. And the new project has also ensured the postponement of an impending retirement.

"I have reluctantly agreed to continue till the new stadium is conceptualized," admitted Bindra.

And for those who are fond of the existing facility at Mohali, it is all about enjoying the future matches at the venue and witness it being phased out in the near future.

NEW STADIUM AWAIT IN NEW CHANDIGARH :cheers:

Please come up with something really world class and swanky and I am not being sarcastic this time.

great. hopefully they will strip chandigarh/mohali of all test matches as well. terrible pitch and zero crowd. take out kanpur and nagpur as well while you are at it

test matches only in the 5 metros. spread odis over the rest

amen to that. mohali is terrible and if possible nagpur is even worse. didnt kanpur have a decent crowd in the SL test?
contrast that with the crowds at brabourne and eden gardens, eh? and then they complain that test cricket is dying in india.

Yes, the crowd support for test matches in Mohali is so poor :(
As the present stadium is not situated in Chandigarh, most of the people will not come to Mohali to see a testmatch.

The stadium in Chandigarh will surely benefit PCA and the crowds :)

Test matches should only be held in metro cities.

ODI matches can be held in small cities like Gwalior,Cuttack,Kochi,Dharamsala.
The crowd support in this cities are amazing :)

The capital city of Kerala also have lots of cricket fans.
A new international cricket stadium is on the way here!!

Do u even know about Chandigarh and Mohali?? They are like the same city.

It has been low dont know why.

Finaly some news on the under-construction Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati.



Barsapara Stadium likely to be ready by early 2011
Sports reporter
GUWAHATI, Oct 2 – The long cherished dream of the cricketing buffs of the north-eastern region of a scientifically built cricket stadium will soon be a reality as the construction works of the Barsapara cricket stadium here are going on in war footing.
The Assam Cricket Association (ACA), under whose jurisdiction the project is being implemented, is hopeful that by early next year, it will be able to hold State level tournaments in the new stadium.

ACA secretary Bikash Baruah said with the help of the members of the State cricket body under the dynamic leadership of president and State Revenue Minister Gautam Roy the construction work is progressing in a satisfactory way.

The construction was started in the year 2006 and till date the works of the south stand are almost completed, while 70 per cent works of the north stand have been done. The foundation stone of the north stand was laid by TG Baruah, chairman of the Assam Tribune Group in August 2008.

Baruah said there was some defect in the original drawing made by Sashi Prabhu group and later it was rectified. For the defect in the drawing and excessive rain the construction work was hampered. “We are hopeful that by January 26 next year we will be able to organise local tournaments in the stadium,” he said.

Klorophyll (India) Sports Truf Technology and Construction is preparing the ground in a scientific way and the earth filling works are almost complete. Now they are levelling the ground even as undergoing soil testing of different levels.

Lloyd Insulation (India) and Vardhaman Precision Profiles and Tubes are working round the clock to complete the south and north stands respectively. Baruah further revealed that the capacity of the stadium has been increased to 60,000 from the original estimate of 50,000.

The stadium will have all modern facilities like players’ dressing room, media centre, sports medicine centre, swimming pool, gym, massage room, floodlight system, etc apart from offices for various office-bearers.

The estimated cost of the project is Rs 130 crore and the State Government has already released Rs 95 lakh. A major portion of the budget will be made available by the BCCI. Baruah said as they have a good relationship with the BCCI officials they are releasing the fund phase by phase. The ACA secretary further revealed that they are planning to construct a four-star hotel in side the campus and preliminary discussions are on with the builders.

It may be mentioned that the stadium has been constructed as per the norms of the ICC and once it is completed, the State will get a world class cricket stadium in a beautiful location.

After RG Baruah, who had set up the Nehru Stadium with his brilliant foresight, ACA is the only non-government organisation to construct a full-fledged stadium in the city.




Below portion is funny...:lol: What was he trying to prove by uttering that line, God knows.

The estimated cost of the project is Rs 130 crore and the State Government has already released Rs 95 lakh.

I hope what he is saying below is true.


Baruah further revealed that the capacity of the stadium has been increased to 60,000 from the original estimate of 50,000.

amen to that. mohali is terrible and if possible nagpur is even worse. didnt kanpur have a decent crowd in the SL test?
contrast that with the crowds at brabourne and eden gardens, eh? and then they complain that test cricket is dying in india.

yes, you're right, Kanpur has excellent turnouts, but Nagpur and Mohali draw few spectatators(only for tests, ODI's are packed in any indian venue) and they should be done away with. I think the main reason is grounds in Mohali and Nagpur are far frm city.

Finaly some news on the under-construction Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati.





Below portion is funny...:lol: What was he trying to prove by uttering that line, God knows.



I hope what he is saying below is true.

Bro this is fabulous news...60k is excellent...India has so, so many good cricket venues it's just crazy. It's true that both Aus and SA have 3-4 venues aswell, but they rarely sell out unlike us. This will be like our 25th world class cricket stadium.

amen to that. mohali is terrible and if possible nagpur is even worse. didnt kanpur have a decent crowd in the SL test?
contrast that with the crowds at brabourne and eden gardens, eh? and then they complain that test cricket is dying in india.

kanpur gets the crowds, but its just a terrible place to play. usually there is something off about the pitch. maybe you can have the minnows playing there

the big teams should only play in the big 4 cricket centres + delhi. maybe india should try and create a tradition around home tests like the aussies do so that people can plan maybe even their vacations to coincide with the match. imagine a boxing day at edens followed by the new years test at wankhede. that would be awesome!

This will be like our 25th world class cricket stadium.

Where are the first 24 ? :nuts: I can hardly count 3-4 "world-class" stadia.

kanpur gets the crowds, but its just a terrible place to play. usually there is something off about the pitch. maybe you can have the minnows playing there

the big teams should only play in the big 4 cricket centres + delhi. maybe india should try and create a tradition around home tests like the aussies do so that people can plan maybe even their vacations to coincide with the match. imagine a boxing day at edens followed by the new years test at wankhede. that would be awesome!

:drool:

hate the kotla though. terrible place to play cricket(crappy pitch, bad outfield) and that stand looks like its perpetually under construction. plus the DDCA is one of the most corrupt cricket administrators in india.


Where are the first 24 ? :nuts: I can hardly count 3-4 "world-class" stadia.

aah world-class, where have i heard that term being used before?

http://cdn.wn.com/pd/66/58/e8e3af4aa7a7934cc0010431721f_grande.jpg

check out my world-class pose

hmm I agree with BB

Eden+Kotla(or some Delhi NCR stadium) + Wankhede+ Chennai +Bangalore


I dont know why we play so many at the likes of Ahmedabad and Mohali or even Nagpur.

yeah kotla is a dump. even worse considering they spent crores on 'renovating' it a couple of years back. but kicking delhi out of the calendar may be politically hard, though its not in the same league as the big 4 as a cricket venue

I'm still surprised as to why Bangalore hasn't got a revamp for WC2011. The stadium looks a bit old now. I'm going on Sunday to see the 2nd test, I need to have a look inside as to how it is.

I'm still surprised as to why Bangalore hasn't got a revamp for WC2011. The stadium looks a bit old now. I'm going on Sunday to see the 2nd test, I need to have a look inside as to how it is.

Stupid people KSCA official's. BAD ROOF, No permanent bucket seats - No meaning WORLD CLASS.

Mallaya must take over KSCA. He should spend money and revamp Chinnaswamy Stadium or Demolish Re-Build.

Best Cricket Stadium in South - NONE.!

Where are the first 24 ? :nuts: I can hardly count 3-4 "world-class" stadia.

we have a world class stadium - WANKHEDE STADIUM :)

Damn it. Eden Gardens won't host even a quarters :ohno:
and the remaining matches too are crap. Zimbawe vs Ireland, India vs ireland.

Stupid people KSCA official's. BAD ROOF, No permanent bucket seats - No meaning WORLD CLASS.

Mallaya must take over KSCA. He should spend money and revamp Chinnaswamy Stadium or Demolish Re-Build.

Best Cricket Stadium in South - NONE.!

I have seen chennai stadium recently and its looking very nice from outside... really classy, and modern...

Where are the first 24 ? :nuts: I can hardly count 3-4 "world-class" stadia.

:lol::lol::lol:
3-4???? Which are they???

Frankly speaking, I do not even understand the term "world class" in Indian context.:bash:

^^^ yeah... even iam fed up hearing the word 'world class'.... Its every where in india these days..

1) Wankhede is shapping up nicely...if rendering is to be believed. It will be a reat looking stadium by Indian standard, but I will refrain myself from calling it an world class stadium.

2) From rendering, Pune stadium will also be a stunning one...only issue is that similar grounds have started to errupt every where in India (aka Cochin and Chennai).:bash:

3) Chennai, we need to wait untill all the phases are completed. Seating arrangements are an eyeshore. They need to tidy up things, but if any ground can make it, it has to be Chennai. My heart goes for this sport crazy city.

4) Eden Garden: They are ruining the Eden....:bash:. 80-90K seater is a disgrace for a city like Kolkata who are used to over 100K stadiums. I wished they had built another tier over the existing structure and made the stadium like a coloseum...Oh Kolkata! there goes your chance of having a truly humongoues/superlative stadium.

5) The less said about Delhi, the better. I am only counting on the new upcoming stadium in Noida and the one in Gurgaon.

6) Mohali, cute stadium. I don't understand what is the purpose of spending 150-200 crores on building a grand new stadium???? What will happen to this beauty then. A modern stadium built in 1990s w/o caring about the parking problems...what were the developer thinking? Personally, rather then spending 100 of crores in new stadium, its better they spend that much of money in building MLCP or underground parking lot near the present stadium. Atleast, the parking lot will be used through out the year, then to have two beautiful stadium with very few people to watch matches. If I am correct, Candigarh already has another 30K + cricket stadium which was recently renovated. Why build a 3rd?????

7) World class Nagpur stadium seems to be the joke of the century for me...if it is a world class stadium, then Ferozsha Kotla must be considered in the same league... Thankfully, Nagpur has enough parking space, and that 60's roof can be replaced once its worn out. So, I am still hoping..that next renovation of this stadium will make it a good looking one.

8) I like DY Patil stadium, nice color seats, beautiful location, good view of he action, roof...a good stadium by Indian standard.

9) AHD/Kanpur/Ghy/Hyd/Bangalore....what stadiums???:ohno: I think some of the poorer countries in Africa/Asia can put up better stadiums. These stadiums were excellent during the era they were built...but subsequent renovation has ruined everything. I don't understand what is KSCA going to do about Chinnaswamy...its only 4-5 months left for the WC...half of the periphery of the ground is dug up, roofs are hanging, some parts broken, huge cracks on the gallery...narrow passage, no permanent seats, :bash:
Instead of renovating the ground...they are organizing KPL and other money spinning activities...with little or no crowd support. Wecome to India. Its sad to see the condition of the ground. Y this neglect?

Cross posting from "North East Cities and Towns Images" thread.
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Here are few images from Guwahati.

This is the under-construction cricket stadium of the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) at Barsapara, Guwahati-
http://a.imageshack.us/img193/8511/acastadium1copy.jpg (http://img193.imageshack.us/i/acastadium1copy.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img819/2623/acastadium2copy.jpg (http://img819.imageshack.us/i/acastadium2copy.jpg/)

http://a.imageshack.us/img3/5928/acastadium3copy.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/acastadium3copy.jpg/)



BTW, what about the shanties and that house just next to the stadium...:ohno:

another issue with Pune stadium is that it is way away from the proper centre of Pune

though to be fair its served by both MPE and NH4

so getting there by car wont be that much off an issue.

I am sure you can get from any place in mumbai to the pune cricket stadium in 2 hours

^^ hey whats is the status of Pune stadium? Is the staructure is above the ground level?

1) Wankhede is shapping up nicely...if rendering is to be believed. It will be a reat looking stadium by Indian standard, but I will refrain myself from calling it an world class stadium.

2) From rendering, Pune stadium will also be a stunning one...only issue is that similar grounds have started to errupt every where in India (aka Cochin and Chennai).:bash:

3) Chennai, we need to wait untill all the phases are completed. Seating arrangements are an eyeshore. They need to tidy up things, but if any ground can make it, it has to be Chennai. My heart goes for this sport crazy city.

4) Eden Garden: They are ruining the Eden....:bash:. 80-90K seater is a disgrace for a city like Kolkata who are used to over 100K stadiums. I wished they had built another tier over the existing structure and made the stadium like a coloseum...Oh Kolkata! there goes your chance of having a truly humongoues/superlative stadium.

5) The less said about Delhi, the better. I am only counting on the new upcoming stadium in Noida and the one in Gurgaon.

6) Mohali, cute stadium. I don't understand what is the purpose of spending 150-200 crores on building a grand new stadium???? What will happen to this beauty then. A modern stadium built in 1990s w/o caring about the parking problems...what were the developer thinking? Personally, rather then spending 100 of crores in new stadium, its better they spend that much of money in building MLCP or underground parking lot near the present stadium. Atleast, the parking lot will be used through out the year, then to have two beautiful stadium with very few people to watch matches. If I am correct, Candigarh already has another 30K + cricket stadium which was recently renovated. Why build a 3rd?????

7) World class Nagpur stadium seems to be the joke of the century for me...if it is a world class stadium, then Ferozsha Kotla must be considered in the same league... Thankfully, Nagpur has enough parking space, and that 60's roof can be replaced once its worn out. So, I am still hoping..that next renovation of this stadium will make it a good looking one.

8) I like DY Patil stadium, nice color seats, beautiful location, good view of he action, roof...a good stadium by Indian standard.

9) AHD/Kanpur/Ghy/Hyd/Bangalore....what stadiums???:ohno: I think some of the poorer countries in Africa/Asia can put up better stadiums. These stadiums were excellent during the era they were built...but subsequent renovation has ruined everything. I don't understand what is KSCA going to do about Chinnaswamy...its only 4-5 months left for the WC...half of the periphery of the ground is dug up, roofs are hanging, some parts broken, huge cracks on the gallery...narrow passage, no permanent seats, :bash:
Instead of renovating the ground...they are organizing KPL and other money spinning activities...with little or no crowd support. Wecome to India. Its sad to see the condition of the ground. Y this neglect?

well It is all about politic's in BCCI, State association bodies. Nobody care. Everyone want buy Toyota Car, AC at home and State Associations office room, LCD/LED TV, Free Life Membership's, Vote Bank politic's (re-elected), who will spend money for world class toilet, parking facilities, food outlet.? :bash:
Everyone Born to Corrupt. :bash:

Punjab Cricket Association official's - good people. They are going to build new stadium soon (We don't need any debate). Lack of space at mohali. They never renovate and expand capacity since 1996. Proposed New International Airport Coming near mohali stadium but Difficult to expand.

BCCI - RICHEST BOARD IN THE WORLD. NO MEANING WORLD CLASS STADIUM IN INDIA (from Kanyakumari to kashmir, From Baroda to Guwahati).:ohno:

We have waste time talk new stadium and existing stadium upgrade in India.

Where are the first 24 ? :nuts: I can hardly count 3-4 "world-class" stadia.

Well, with the exception of Bangalore to an extent, all of our big grounds have bucket seats, bathrooms have been improved, we have electronic screens, you get good eats at the stadiums now, and our grounds are much more lively than any other country(that's more to do with people than stadium). The atmosphere in grounds i've been to in India like Kotla or Sawai Mansingh is in another league compared to the grounds i've been to abroad like Wanderers and the MCG, where the "atmosphere" is just plain dull and makes watching cricket a torture.

I'm still surprised as to why Bangalore hasn't got a revamp for WC2011. The stadium looks a bit old now. I'm going on Sunday to see the 2nd test, I need to have a look inside as to how it is.

can you take a few snaps?

how many indian grounds have you been to? compared to seeing cricket in the rest of the world seeing live cricket in india is a nightmare. go to barbados or cape town and you will know how enjoyable cricket watching can be as compared to the barbed wired concrete monstrosities we have here where you are not allowed to carry in even a bottle of water and have to suffer filthy toilets

@chotu32 : cameras aren't allowed, but I will try to take a few with my cell.

how many indian grounds have you been to? compared to seeing cricket in the rest of the world seeing live cricket in india is a nightmare. go to barbados or cape town and you will know how enjoyable cricket watching can be as compared to the barbed wired concrete monstrosities we have here where you are not allowed to carry in even a bottle of water and have to suffer filthy toilets

I have been to Lords Oval and DY patil

I can tell you hand on heart that I felt that DY patil was the best stadium.

honest opinion.


Obviously Brabourne and the old Wankhede were total shit holes for the common spectator.


I have not been to any other grounds.


If they built Pune to the spec they are talking about then I am sure that it too will be better than the current Lords and Oval in terms of stadium atleast,.

Location will be crappy but thats another issue.

Nothing new Chinnaswamy Stadium.! They continue use Temporary plastic seats. Same old story it seem's. Just changed outfield. New laid pitch, Artificial turf Etc .. Nothing special.

how many indian grounds have you been to? compared to seeing cricket in the rest of the world seeing live cricket in india is a nightmare. go to barbados or cape town and you will know how enjoyable cricket watching can be as compared to the barbed wired concrete monstrosities we have here where you are not allowed to carry in even a bottle of water and have to suffer filthy toilets

well as i said, i've only been to Kotla and Sawai Mansingh in India, and MCG and Wanderers abroad, and from my experience, Jaipur and Delhi were far more enjoyable than Melbourne or Johannesburg. Bucket seats were there throughout the ground in both(no more concrete slabs), they were relatively clean, toilets were pretty decent. True i couldn't take a cell but that's due to security. Water and decent eatables were available at the ground for relatively cheap. True the Kotla is an ugly design(that's another story), but the atmosphere was just unbelievable. I was at the MCG for an ODI and also a T20 against pakistan, and the stadium was 1/3 full for one match, and half full for the other, and it wasn't very lively. Maybe it has a good atmosphere for other sports, but definately not for cricket. I saw a Champions Trophy match between India-Pak at the Wanderers, and the ground was almost full and the atmosphere decent, though not as electrifying as in india. I'm not saying that the amenities we have at our grounds are the best and don't need improvement, all I'm saying is that from my personal experiences of going to cricket matches, I feel that the buzzing with excitement atmosphere that we get in India is unlikely to be replicated anywhere outside(which again is my opinion and you have every right to disagree).

Yup, Ferozshah kotla might be carrying a bad design..however the atmosphere there is unreal...

Even in IPL all the commentators were calling the delhi crowd as the 12th man..and much appreciated the environment at Kotla...

Existing stadiums in India looks very old.

Many cricket stadiums are U/C or planned in India.

They are,
Pune Cricket stadium(Lacks variety)
Kochi Cricket stadium(Poor design)
Guwahati Cricket stadium(Great design)
Trivandrum cricket stadium(Great design)
Delhi NCR cricket stadium(Great design)



PS:Plans of this stadiums are posted in this thread.
Please scroll back some pages.

^^ Ghy stadium doesn't seems to resemble the rendering.... Lets hope for the best.

Had a great day at Chinnaswamy, Bangalore.

The security arrangements were good. The police were watching the crowd instead of the match, there were commandos with weird gizmos, holographic tickets operating electronic turnstiles and my ticket had good food included too. (Rs. 400/- daily ticket, D corporate box).

KSCA seems to have "revamped" the stadium by, wait for it, painting the walls, grills and laying some shiny tiles. Otherwise, the stadium is rotting as such, something needs to be done, and I was in one of the better looking stands.

The atmosphere, as usual, was electric.

Will post some mobile uploads later.

@IS

hmm for a viewer on the TV like me, the ground seems nice and comfertable with everybody having bucket seats

was that really a case?

and what exactly do you mean by rotting? horrible toilets?

Not bad for the ticket for 400 Rupees.

@Ichi : no, about 20% of the stadium has bucket seats (mine were the foldable bleachers). The rest are plastic chairs and squatting. The bucket seats are in the stands facing the pitch, so you would have seen them prominently on tv.

Yes, toilets were ghastly. But what I actually meant was bricks and rods jutting out of the concrete, Black water tanks perched unceremoniously in all nooks and crannies, narrow and claustrophobic walkways and weeds/outgrowth from concrete cracks. It may not be as bad as what my words convey, since I was checking out the stadium to detail.

All said, still one of the best (relatively) stadia to watch cricket in India (I have been to Chepauk before the revamp and Ferozeshah Kotla, when it was a dust-bowl pre renovation)

Had a great day at Chinnaswamy, Bangalore.

The security arrangements were good. The police were watching the crowd instead of the match, there were commandos with weird gizmos, holographic tickets operating electronic turnstiles and my ticket had good food included too. (Rs. 400/- daily ticket, D corporate box).

KSCA seems to have "revamped" the stadium by, wait for it, painting the walls, grills and laying some shiny tiles. Otherwise, the stadium is rotting as such, something needs to be done, and I was in one of the better looking stands.

The atmosphere, as usual, was electric.

Will post some mobile uploads later.

thanks for the update bro, i agree, they need to do away with the plastic chairs and get permanent bucket seats at India. Most grounds do have bucket seats in India these days, though. Delhi is pretty improved since renovations and stadium is pretty nice, but i do not like the arrangements for entering and exiting the stadium. The entrance/exits need to be made wider so it isn't such a hassle. I liked the fact that the turnout was really good for a test match at Bangalore(atleast what i could see frm tv), just as it is usually in Delhi. They need to stop playing test cricket at stupid places like Ahmedabad and Nagpur, and keep those for One Dayers where they will fill up.

@Ichi : no, about 20% of the stadium has bucket seats (mine were the foldable bleachers). The rest are plastic chairs and squatting. The bucket seats are in the stands facing the pitch, so you would have seen them prominently on tv.

Yes, toilets were ghastly. But what I actually meant was bricks and rods jutting out of the concrete

Same old conditions, just new day, years, decades, and centuries. We will still adjust.

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^^ Y the TIN roof. They were planning some PVC roof, what happened to that?:bash:

^^ Y the TIN roof. They were planning some PVC roof, what happened to that?:bash:

We Indian are shit. Every venue's crap ... :bash:

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