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The new stadium in Motera is said to be the dream project of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reuters
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Workers at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium in Motera, some 11 km from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 110,000. Reuters
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The new cricket stadium in Gujarat is likely to host a match between an Asia XI and a World XI in March. AFP
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Electricians at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium in Gujarat, India, which is expected to be completed by March. AFP
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Hundreds of LED Lights will be installed at the cricket stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, which will seat more fans than the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a capacity of 110,000. AFP
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The new cricket stadium in Motera will have a special roof to protect spectators from sun and rain. AFP
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Officials check safety metal grills at the construction site of the new cricket stadium in Motera. AFP
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Technicians work on the special 'PTFE' roof that will protect spectators from the elements. AFP
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Construction work began in 2017 and the Gujarat Cricket Association is planning for a grand inauguration. AFP
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The new cricket stadium in Gujarat will have state-of-the-art facilities. AFP
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The old Motera stadium witnessed some memorable moments of Indian cricket - Sunil Gavaskar's 10,000th Test run and Kapil Dev's world record 432nd wicket. AFP
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Organisers said it will take five months for work to be completely finished at the world's largest cricket stadium in Motera. AFP
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The new cricket stadium in Motera will have three different types of practice pitches. AFP
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An Indian fisherman on the Sabarmati river which runs next to the world's largest cricket stadium being constructed in Motera. AFP
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A safety officer oversees construction work at the Motera stadium. AFP
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The new stadium in Motera will be second cricket venue in India after the old Eden Gardens in Kolkata to have a capacity of more than 100,000. AFP
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Workers at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium in Motera. AFP
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Ahmedabad is likely to become a main cricket centre after the construction of the new stadium. AFP
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Spectator comfort and easy access to the ground are being kept in mind while constructing the stadium. Reuters
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The stadium in Motera will have sub-surface drainage to ensure the outfield dries quickly after rain. Reuters
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The new stadium in Motera is said to be the dream project of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reuters
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Workers at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium in Motera, some 11 km from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The stadium will have a seating capacity of 110,000. Reuters
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The new cricket stadium in Gujarat is likely to host a match between an Asia XI and a World XI in March. AFP
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Electricians at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium in Gujarat, India, which is expected to be completed by March. AFP
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Hundreds of LED Lights will be installed at the cricket stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, which will seat more fans than the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a capacity of 110,000. AFP
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The new cricket stadium in Motera will have a special roof to protect spectators from sun and rain. AFP
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Officials check safety metal grills at the construction site of the new cricket stadium in Motera. AFP
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Technicians work on the special 'PTFE' roof that will protect spectators from the elements. AFP
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Construction work began in 2017 and the Gujarat Cricket Association is planning for a grand inauguration. AFP
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The new cricket stadium in Gujarat will have state-of-the-art facilities. AFP
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The old Motera stadium witnessed some memorable moments of Indian cricket - Sunil Gavaskar's 10,000th Test run and Kapil Dev's world record 432nd wicket. AFP
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Organisers said it will take five months for work to be completely finished at the world's largest cricket stadium in Motera. AFP
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The new cricket stadium in Motera will have three different types of practice pitches. AFP
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An Indian fisherman on the Sabarmati river which runs next to the world's largest cricket stadium being constructed in Motera. AFP
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A safety officer oversees construction work at the Motera stadium. AFP
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The new stadium in Motera will be second cricket venue in India after the old Eden Gardens in Kolkata to have a capacity of more than 100,000. AFP
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Workers at the construction site of the world's largest cricket stadium in Motera. AFP
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Ahmedabad is likely to become a main cricket centre after the construction of the new stadium. AFP
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Spectator comfort and easy access to the ground are being kept in mind while constructing the stadium. Reuters
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The stadium in Motera will have sub-surface drainage to ensure the outfield dries quickly after rain. Reuters
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The new stadium in Motera is said to be the dream project of India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Reuters
World's largest cricket stadium with capacity of 110,000 getting ready in Gujarat - in pictures
The new stadium in Motera is likely to host an exhibition match in March
Ajit Vijaykumar
13 December, 2019
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