India is home to over 50 spectacular international cricket stadiums. From Eden Gardens in Kolkata to Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, and more renowned stadiums are located in different Indian cities. Now, one more international cricket stadium is going to be enlisted in this list. Varanasi is all set to get a new remarkable stadium soon and here’s all you need to know about it.
An International Stadium Is Soon Coming Up In Varanasi
The much-anticipated stadium is going to be constructed in Ganjari, according to a report by NDTV. Spread over a huge area of 30 acres, this stadium is going to have a seating capacity of 30,000 audiences. The most exciting part of this cricket stadium project is its beautiful design and architecture.
Inspired by Lord Shiva, the designs and architecture are going to be developed with crescent-shaped roof covers, floodlights of the shape of a trident, seating arrangements looking similar to the steps of Varanasi’s iconic ghat, and metallic sheets on the facade in the shape of Bilvipatra. The plans are to construct the stadium with world-class infrastructure and excellent features and facilities.
The upcoming international cricket stadium in Varanasi is coming under the Lok Sabha constituency of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
PM Modi To Lay The Foundation Stone This Weekend
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to visit Varanasi this Saturday and lay the foundation stone of this international cricket stadium. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) released a statement on Thursday that stated the news of PM Modi laying the foundation stone of the Varanasi stadium at around 1:30 PM.
He is also visiting the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre at around 3:15 PM and participating in the closing ceremony of the 2023 Kashi Sansad Sanskritik Mahotsav. After this event, he is also going to inaugurate a total of 16 Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya in Uttar Pradesh.
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This upcoming international cricket stadium in Varanasi is all set to be a remarkable addition to the huge list of world-renowned cricket stadiums in India. Are you a cricket fan? Do you often visit stadiums to enjoy live cricket matches?
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