The city of Amaravati in Andhra Pradesh is on track to house the world’s largest cricket stadium, surpassing the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) unveiled plans for this monumental project, which will feature a seating capacity of 1.25 lakh spectators, setting a new benchmark for cricket infrastructure in India and across the world.
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ACA president and Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) revealed that the association has requested 60 acres of land from the Andhra Pradesh government to bring the stadium to life.
As part of a larger sports city spanning 200 acres, this facility will be central to the transformation of Amaravati into a global hub for sports.
Chinni expressed confidence that the stadium would not only redefine cricket infrastructure in the country but also elevate Amaravati’s stature on the international stage.
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“This stadium will not only redefine cricket infrastructure in the country but also put Amaravati on the global sporting map,” Chinni told the media.
To ensure the timely completion of this colossal project, the ACA plans to seek financial backing from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and supplement it with local funding sources.
The ACA has also announced its intention to bid for the 2029 National Games, which, if successful, would further establish Andhra Pradesh as a key player in Indian sports development.
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In addition to the mega-stadium, the ACA has revealed plans for state-of-the-art cricket academies in North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, and Rayalaseema.
Cricketing legends Mithali Raj and Robin Singh will oversee these academies, focusing on nurturing local talent with world-class training facilities.
Furthermore, the ACA is modernizing the Visakhapatnam stadium, enhancing it with state-of-the-art features to host IPL matches.
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Chinni highlighted the association’s goal of seeing at least 15 players from Andhra Pradesh secure IPL contracts within the next two years.
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