Following a Hole evaluation carried out by the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) in April, it was revealed that Delhi, together with Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Mohali, required substantial upgrades. Nevertheless, Mohali didn’t make the ultimate record of ten World Cup venues introduced on Tuesday.
India’s ardour for cricket has soared over the previous decade, with the BCCI raking in billions from broadcast rights. Nevertheless, the consolation and wishes of the followers have usually been uncared for, as many stadiums throughout the nation lack primary amenities.
Rajan Manchanda, joint secretary on the Delhi and District Cricket Affiliation (DDCA), expressed gratitude to the BCCI for allocating 5 World Cup matches to the Arun Jaitley Stadium. He emphasised the DDCA‘s dedication to bettering the stadium infrastructure to make sure a nice expertise for the followers through the mega occasion.
“We thank the BCCI for awarding us 5 video games. We have to enhance the stadium infrastructure to make it a nice expertise for the followers and can be centered on that forward of the mega occasion,” mentioned Manchanda.
Among the many deliberate upgrades are the substitute of roughly 10,000 spectator seats, renovation of washrooms, contemporary paintwork, and a change within the ticketing software program. Moreover, the 15-year-old turnstiles can be changed to reinforce entry to the venue.
“Our intention is to offer clear washrooms and hygienic meals and water at an affordable worth to our followers. The power of the housekeeping workers can even be elevated. We plan to finish all of the work by September 15,” added Manchanda.
To make sure the venue meets the very best requirements, groups from the BCCI and the Worldwide Cricket Council will conduct a radical recce of the Arun Jaitley Stadium, together with an analysis of the pitch and outfield, within the third week of July.
One notable problem for followers attending matches on the stadium is the absence of a roof masking the open stands, resulting in publicity to the solar. Rectifying this design flaw would require demolishing and rebuilding the present construction.
Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium will host its opening sport on October 7, that includes South Africa and a Qualifier. The largest conflict on the venue can be on October 11 when India tackle Afghanistan. Moreover, Afghanistan will face England on October 14. The remaining two league matches are scheduled for October 25 and November 6.
(With inputs from PTI)
