Following a Gap evaluation performed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in April, it was revealed that Delhi, together with Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Mohali, required substantial upgrades. However, Mohali didn’t make the ultimate listing 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. However, the consolation and desires of the followers have usually been uncared for, as many stadiums throughout the nation lack fundamental amenities.
Rajan Manchanda, joint secretary on the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA), expressed gratitude to the BCCI for allocating 5 World Cup matches to the Arun Jaitley Stadium. He emphasised the DDCA‘s dedication to enhancing the stadium infrastructure to make sure a nice expertise for the followers in the course of the mega occasion.
“We thank the BCCI for awarding us five games. We need to improve the stadium infrastructure to make it a pleasant experience for the fans and will be focused on that ahead of the mega event,” mentioned Manchanda.
Among the deliberate upgrades are the alternative of roughly 10,000 spectator seats, renovation of washrooms, contemporary paintwork, and a change within the ticketing software program. Additionally, the 15-year-old turnstiles will probably be changed to reinforce entry to the venue.
“Our aim is to provide clean washrooms and hygienic food and water at a reasonable price to our fans. The strength of the housekeeping staff will also be increased. We plan to complete all the work by September 15,” added Manchanda.
To make sure the venue meets the very best requirements, groups from the BCCI and the International 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 recreation on October 7, that includes South Africa and a Qualifier. The largest conflict on the venue will probably be on October 11 when India tackle Afghanistan. Additionally, Afghanistan will face England on October 14. The remaining two league matches are scheduled for October 25 and November 6.
(With inputs from PTI)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com