• The Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, is the largest cricket stadium in the world and will host seven matches during England's tour of India early next year. AFP
    The Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, is the largest cricket stadium in the world and will host seven matches during England's tour of India early next year. AFP
  • The Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has a capacity of 110,000 stadium. AFP
    The Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, has a capacity of 110,000 stadium. AFP
  • The Sardar Patel Stadium was inaugurated by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. AFP
    The Sardar Patel Stadium was inaugurated by US President Donald Trump earlier this year. AFP
  • The Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad will host seven matches against England next year. AFP
    The Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad will host seven matches against England next year. AFP
  • The Sardar Patel Stadium was built at a cost of $100 million. AFP
    The Sardar Patel Stadium was built at a cost of $100 million. AFP
  • The Sardar Patel Stadium besides the Sabarmati river on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. AFP
    The Sardar Patel Stadium besides the Sabarmati river on the outskirts of Ahmedabad. AFP
  • The Sardar Patel Stadium could allow spectators for the India-England series. AFP
    The Sardar Patel Stadium could allow spectators for the India-England series. AFP
  • The Sardar Patel Stadium has 11 pitches, more than 70 corporate boxes and a host of other facilities. AFP
    The Sardar Patel Stadium has 11 pitches, more than 70 corporate boxes and a host of other facilities. AFP
  • Panoramic view of the The Sardar Patel Stadium. AFP
    Panoramic view of the The Sardar Patel Stadium. AFP
  • The Sardar Patel Stadium during construction. Reuters
    The Sardar Patel Stadium during construction. Reuters
  • US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the "Namaste Trump" event with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, in Ahmedabad, in February. Reuters
    US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend the "Namaste Trump" event with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, in Ahmedabad, in February. Reuters

World's largest cricket stadium with 110,000 capacity to host seven India-England matches - in pictures


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The Sardar Patel Stadium – the largest cricket venue in the world – is set to host seven matches back-to-back when England visit India for a full tour next year.

England are slated to play two Tests and five T20s at the 110,000-seat Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, that was inaugurated by US President Donald Trump in February.

However, given the high coronavirus caseload in India, it is not clear whether authorities will allow spectators at the games. However, local administrators are hoping fans will be allowed as vaccines start to become more readily available.

The opening Test will begin on February 5 in Chennai. The second Test will also be held in Chennai, with the final two in Ahmedabad.

The Test series between the two nations could become key in deciding which team reaches the World Test Championship final.

Australia lead the nine-team league with India second and England third. The top two will go into the final next year at Lord's.

The Tests will be followed by five Twenty20 matches and three ODIs.

Ahmedabad will host the T20 games, starting from March 12, while Pune will host the ODIs.

England tour of India

February 5: First Test, Chennai

February 13: Second Test, Chennai

February 24: Third Test (day/night), Ahmedabad

March 4: Fourth Test, Ahmedabad

March 12: First T20, Ahmedabad

March 14: Second T20, Ahmedabad

March 16: Third T20, Ahmedabad

March 18: Fourth T20, Ahmedabad

March 20: Fifth T20, Ahmedabad

March 23: First ODI, Pune

March 26: Second ODI, Pune

March 28: Third ODI, Pune