India's largest cricket stadium to come at this Andhra Pradesh city?

With a staggering capacity of 1,32,000 the Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat's Ahmadabad is not just the country's but the largest stadium in the world. However, the stadium is set to lose its tag. Positively though, the tag is not going out of India. But it's not Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru that set its eyes on becoming a city with the largest stadium. The Andhra Cricket Association (ACA) had unveiled plans to construct a stadium with a budget of approximately Rs 800 crore in Amaravati, according to reports. The board had already requested 60 acre land from the state government for the project, which would be ready to host the 2029 National Games. Assistance for the construction would be sought from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), in addition to locally raising funds. Moreover, ACA plans to upgrade the Visakhapatnam Stadium with advanced facilities to host IPL matches. The authorities are also planning to set up three cricket academies one each in North Coastal AP, Vijayawada and Rayalaseema. The board aims to produce at least 15 players from the state to play in the IPL within the next two years. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Cricket Association is also planning to make a stadium that would accommodate over 1 lakh spectators. On the other hand, the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia is the second largest stadium in the world with 1,00,024 capacity.

Chris Martin hails Bumrah as 'best in world' at Ahmadabad Coldplay concert

India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was hailed as the best best bowler in the world during the Coldplay Ahmedbad concert on Sunday. Bumrah was present at the venue -- Narendra Modi Staidum, where the concert was held amidst a sea of fans. When the speedster was shown on the big screen, crowds went Gaga! Chris Martin ackowledging the loud roar, hummed, Okay, I got it, I got it, I got it, I got it, Jasprit. Jasprit , well Jasprit my beautiful brother, the best bowler in the whole of cricket. We do not enjot watching you destroy England with wicket after wicket after wicket. COLDPLAY HONOURING JASPRIT BUMRAH AT THE NARENDRA MODI STADIUM. - Bumrah, the GOAT. pic.twitter.com/H4Oy9rNXal Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 26, 2025 On the other hand, the popular English band's concert was a big hit at the Motera. Many claimed it was more energetic and vibrant than the one at Mumbai. The popular band concluded their tour in India with the Sunday event and thanked India, Your love and kindess will stay with us forever, they wrote in a post on X. Thank you Ahmedabad, thank you India. Well never forget these two weeks. Your love and kindness will stay with us forever pic.twitter.com/vB4BfsfFKY Coldplay (@coldplay) January 26, 2025 Meanwhile, Bumrah's presence at the event elated many fans as rumors and speculations over his fitness have been in spotlight for a while. The 31-year-old, was forced to walk out of the field during the final test of the Border Gavaskar Trophy after suffering a back injury. Though named in the Indian squad for the upcoming England ODI and ICC Champions Trophy, his availability would be subject to fitness, said chief selector Ajit Agarkar.