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DNA Web Team | Feb 24, 2021, 01:59 PM IST
1.President Ram Nath Kovind renames Motera Stadium as Narendra Modi stadium
The refurbished Motera Stadium, which is now the world's biggest cricket stadium, will host both the third and fourth Test matches.
President Ram Nath Kovind, on Wednesday (February 24), renamed the Motera Stadium as Narendra Modi stadium.
The President performed 'bhumi pujan' while inaugurating the newly revamped Motera Stadium. Home Minister Amit Shah, BCCI secretary Jay Shah and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju were also present at the inauguration ceremony of the world's largest cricket stadium.
2.Home Minister Amit Shah speaks about the stadium
Amit Shah said, "Coupled with Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave & Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, a sports complex will also be built-in Naranpura. These 3 will be equipped to host any international sports event. Ahmedabad to be known as the 'sports city' of India," ANI reported.
3.Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju says its a proud moment
Talking at the venue, Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju in Motera, Gujarat said, "Not just for cricket but it's a proud moment for India. Besides being the largest cricket stadium, it's also one of the most modern stadiums in the world. Ahmedabad is turning out to be the 'sports city' of the country".
4.Features of Narendra Modi Stadium
The occasion will see the 1,10,000 capacity being half-filled and now, over 50,000 people are expected to grace the pink-ball Test after getting permission to have 50% attendance amid COVID-19 protocols.
The stadium is spread over 63 acres and has a total of 76 corporate boxes, an Olympic-level swimming pool, an indoor academy, four dressing rooms for athletes, and food courts.
5.World Test Championship (WTC) final at stake
The third will be a Day-Night match and will be India's third overall and second pink-ball match at home. With a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final at stake for both sides, the upcoming Test match is expected to be a cracker.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli said the hosts' focus is "solely" on the two Tests and the side is not contemplating what will be the possible scenarios for the WTC finals.
"You can't play for those kinds of reasons. We are not looking to win one and draw one, we are looking to win both Tests. For us, these are two games of cricket and we are solely focused on. What it does afterwards is a conversation for later," said Kohli during the virtual press conference on Tuesday.
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