World's largest cricket stadium all set to host US President Donald Trump

Trump will inaugurate the $100 million Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad

Last updated: February 22, 2020 | 13:55

Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer

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The 110,000-seat Motera Stadium promises unobstructed views from every angle.

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The $100 million, perfectly round venue, with seats in the blue and saffron of the Indian team.

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The Motera Stadium is situated in Ahmedabad and is the largest cricket stadium ever built in the world.

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It eclipses the 100,000-seat Melbourne Cricket Ground, the venerable venue that dates back to 1853.

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It will overtake Kolkata's Eden Gardens, currently India's biggest stadium with a capacity of 66,000 - down from 100,000 after a major rebuilding project.

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An elderly man sits below a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump (2nd R), who will inaugurate the Motera Cricket Stadium (L) as the world's largest cricket stadium, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R), in Ahmedabad.

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Revamping the former Motera stadium was a pet project of Modi’s dating back to his time as president of the Gujarat Cricket Association.

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A view of Motera Cricket Stadium is pictured on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.

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US President Donald Trump will open the world's biggest cricket stadium in India, but critics wonder whether it's just another vanity project by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his home state.

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An interior view of the Sardar Patel Stadium is pictured in Motera, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.

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An interior view of the Sardar Patel Stadium is pictured in Motera.

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Motera Cricket Stadium, also known as Sardar Patel Stadium, is reflected on the surface of Sabarmati River on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.

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An interior view of the Sardar Patel Stadium is pictured in Motera, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad.

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Gujarat police deployed at Motera cricket stadium, where PM Modi and US President Donald Trump are scheduled to jointly address a gathering, ‘Namaste Trump’, in Ahmedabad.

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An interior view of the Sardar Patel Stadium is pictured in Motera.

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An interior view of the Sardar Patel Stadium is pictured in Motera.

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A view of world's largest Motera Stadium which will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and USA President Donald Trump during his visit, in Ahmedabad

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