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India vs England 3rd Test: Motera to become world`s biggest stadium
The refurbished and renovated Sardar Patel stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, will become the world's biggest cricket stadium when it hosts the third Test between India and England starting at 230pm on Wednesday (February 24). Motera will have a capacity of 1.10 lakh, more than 90,000-capacity Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The third Test will also be a Pink Ball or Day/Night Test -- only the second one hosted in India. Here we take a look at some of the best features of the new-look Motera stadium which will be inaugurated by President of India Ramnath Kovind.
Siraj enjoys Motera nets
Indian paceman Mohammed Siraj bowls during a practice session in Motera. It is the first stadium to use bothcoloured clay for main and practice pitches. In the event of rain, the pitch can be dried in only 30 minutes. (Photo: BCCI)
Kuldeep Yadav looks forward to amazing atmosphere
Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour with Washington Sundar, Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav during a nets session in Motera. A total of 11 clay pitches of six red and five black soils have been prepared in the stadium. (Source: Twitter)
Hardik Pandya soaks in the Motera vibes
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya click a selfie with Motera stadium in the background. It houses 76 corporate boxes, olympic level swimming pool, indoor academy, four dressing rooms for athletes, food courts and GCA club house, too. (Source: Twitter)
Virat Kohli & Co. enjoy training facilities
Indian skipper Virat Kohli (left) with Ishant Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel and Rishabh Pant try out the training facilities in Motera. It is built at an estimated cost of Rs 800 crore. (Source: Twitter)
Grand inauguration
The stadium will be inaugurated on 24 February by President Ram Nath Kovind in the special presence of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah. It is spread over 63 acres, with a seating capacity of 1.10 lakh people. (Source: Twitter)