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The Indian fans never disappoint the national players and always tend to jam-pack the stadiums. However, situations turned miserable in times of the pandemic when many tournaments like the Indian Super League took place under closed doors and cricket grand tournaments like the Indian Premier League as well as international one-day matches and test series were shifted overseas. The stadiums in India have not witnessed the expected electrifying atmosphere in the past three years.
Famous stadiums
India holds the record for the highest number of international level cricket stadiums in the world. There are currently 52 cricketing venues which are spectacular in terms of other stadiums of the world. In this article, we are about to discuss a few popular stadiums in India.
Narendra Modi Stadium: This stadium serves as an international cricket ground. It is maintained by the Gujarat Cricket Association. Previously, this stadium in Ahmedabad was referred to as the Motera Cricket Stadium. The stadium was reconstructed to increase the seating capacity and develop the quality of the field turf. It reopened in 2017 and now this stadium is acclaimed as the largest cricket stadium in the world.
Eden Gardens: This stadium recently registered its name in the record books after hosting the first day-night international test match in India. The match was played between India and Bangladesh in November 2019. It is the oldest cricket stadium in India that was built in 1864. It is the second-largest stadium. Due to immense passion for cricket in this part of the country as well due to the outfield quality, this stadium is referred to as a ‘batsman’s heaven’ in the cricketing world.
- Wankhede Stadium: This is a revolutionary stadium with the most modern designs situated in the heart of the country- Mumbai. India lifted its second cricket world cup trophy beating Sri Lanka in this very stadium on 2ndApril 2011. It has a moderate capacity of 33,000 which was much more and had to be reduced as per ICC standards.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: This cricket stadium is located in the garden city of India. It is managed by the Karnataka State Cricket Association. Apart from hosting international matches, the stadium previously organized musical events and grand shows. This stadium has incorporated solar cells to generate the electricity required to operate the floodlights.
Dhyan Chand Sports Complex – This stadium is located in the capital city of New Delhi. It hosted the hockey world cup in 2010. This stadium has a capacity of 16000.
Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Stadium – Also referred to as the ‘Mecca of Indian football’. This is located in Kolkata and has been graced by many giant football clubs and popular soccer personalities who are well established in the world of football. It has a tremendous capacity of 85,000.
Kalinga Stadium: It is one of the few stadiums in India that serves as a multipurpose international venue. Apart from football and hockey, this ground is used to organize track and field events. It is a world-class sports complex that was set in action in 1978. It will host the upcoming U-17 FIFA women’s World Cup in 2022.
Stadiums of the world
This list lets us know about a few famous stadiums across the world.
Melbourne Cricket Stadium: This grand stadium is located in the Victoria province of Australia. Popularly known as the MCG, this stadium is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Apart from participating in two cricket world cups, this stadium hosted the 2006 Commonwealth tournament as well as the 1956 Summer Olympics.
Newlands Cricket Stadium: This ground is situated in Johannesburg, South Africa. The first test match played in this venue was back in 1889 between England and the host country. However, it hosted a one-day international game much later in 1992. The hosts defeated India in that game.
Wembley Stadium: This is a historic football ground situated in London. It hosts international football matches of the English team as well as crucial matches of the Champions League. The stadium with a huge capacity of 90,000 also hosts many concerts by international artists.
Rose Bowl: The stadium derives its name from the annual rose bowl game of California. The stadium has hosted numerous CONCACAF fixtures and generally hosts college soccer tournaments throughout the year. It is one of the celebrated venues in the United States of America.
Maracana Stadium: Majority of the football fanatics refer to this stadium as one of the most iconic international football venues. It is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This stadium is renowned for its crowd culture that roots for the Brazilian football team each time they lock horns with other nations in grand events.
Conclusion
Stadiums are considered a lifeline for any major sporting event. They become a part of the host country’s heritage and culture over time. They also organize domestic tournaments and matches.
