In pictures: World's biggest cricket stadium takes shape in India

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In pictures: World's biggest cricket stadium takes shape in India

The Sardar Patel stadium in Motera is expected to host its first match in March 2020

Published: December 13, 2019 13:44 Compiled by Balaram Menon

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Copy of 2019-12-12T191400Z_1963104811_RC2PTD9L169I_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-BUSINESS-1576229876687 — According to reports, the Sardar Patel stadium in Motera, near Ahmedabad, is expected to host its first match in March 2020 with an exhibition game between an Asia XI and a World XI as the inaugural game. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 106610-01-08-1576229836597 — The new stadium in Ahmedabad, built at a cost of around $100 million, will seat more fans than Australia's Melbourne Cricket Ground which can accommodate around 100,000 spectators. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106576-01-08-1576229854582 — The stadium will have more than 70 corporate boxes, four dressing rooms, a clubhouse and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Its construction began in January 2017. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106591-01-08-1576229845298 — Officials check safety metal grills of a walkway at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106533-01-08-1576229872459 — 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. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106574-01-08-1576229858261 — A general view shows the specialised PTFE roof aimed at protecting spectators from rains, at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2019-12-12T135234Z_323643331_RC2PTD9J7RCI_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-BUSINESS-1576229825508 — India, the world's top-ranked Test team, has more than a dozen stadiums capable of holding international cricket matches. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 106587-01-08-1576229848060 — A worker walks on a safety walkway at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106614-01-08-1576229882237 — Officials walk next to one of the hundreds of LED Lights at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera, some 11 km from Ahmedabad. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106632-01-08-1576229879570 — A fisherman is seen in a small boat (R) on the river Sabarmati in front the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera, some 11 km from Ahmedabad. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106580-01-08-1576229851697 — Workers work on the specialised PTFE roof aimed at protecting spectators from rains, at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106569-01-08-1576229860937 — A general view shows the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106555-01-08-1576229864626 — Workers work on the specialised PTFE roof aimed at protecting spectators from rains, at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106538-01-08-1576229868604 — Workers take part in the construction of the world's largest cricket stadium in Motera, some 11 km from Ahmedabad. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106480-01-08-1576229821057 — Workers at the worlds largest cricket stadium which is under construction at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2019-12-12T135211Z_723496926_RC2PTD9494QT_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-BUSINESS-1576229833583 — Workers are pictured at the construction site of Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium in Motera. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 106489-01-08-1576229815477 — Workers take part in the construction of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 2019-12-12T135216Z_25966312_RC2PTD9KEF47_RTRMADP_3_INDIA-BUSINESS-1576229829988 — Workers are pictured at the construction site of Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium in Motera. Image Credit: REUTERS

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Copy of 106484-01-08-1576229818239 — Workers are pictured during the construction of the worlds largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106599-01-08-1576229839325 — Electricians work on electric cables at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106593-01-08-1576229842059 — A general view shows workers and machines at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 106509-01-08-1576229812646 — A Senior Safety Officer (R) interacts with an official while standing on specialised PTFE roof to protect spectators during rains during the construction of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP

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