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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    A general view shows the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP
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    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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    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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    Workers at the worlds largest cricket stadium which is under construction at Motera. Image Credit: AFP
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    Workers are pictured at the construction site of Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium in Motera. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Workers take part in the construction of the world's largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP
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    Workers are pictured at the construction site of Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium in Motera. Image Credit: REUTERS
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    Workers are pictured during the construction of the worlds largest cricket stadium at Motera. Image Credit: AFP
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    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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    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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    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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