Gujarat Cricket Association, L&T lay foundation for world's largest stadium

Spread over 63 acres, it accommodate 110,000 spectators as against Melbourne's 100,024

Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA), along with principal contractor L&T, on Monday laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of what will become the world's largest cricket ground in terms of seating capacity at Motera in Sabarmati area of Ahmedabad.

Spread over 63 acres, a redeveloped Motera Stadium will accommodate 110,000 spectators as against the current largest cricket ground at Melbourne, Australia that can have 100,024 spectators. The foundation stone laying ceremony for redevelopment of the cricket stadium was performed by GCA vice president Parimal Nathwani and joint secretary Jay Shah.

Apart from L&T as principal contractor, GCA has roped in STUP Consultant Pvt