Matches
October 7 (South Africa vs Sri Lanka); October 11 (India vs Afghanistan); October 15 (England vs Afghanistan); October 25 (Australia vs Netherlands); November 6 (Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka)
One of many 5 everlasting centres and an iconic venue that noticed Sunil Gavaskar hit his twenty ninth Check century in 1983 to equal Don Bradman’s document and Anil Kumble’s beautiful 10/74 to ship Pakistan reeling in 1999, the Ferozeshah Kotla, now renamed Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, has typically been within the information for the incorrect causes. In 2009, the fifth and remaining ODI between India and Sri Lanka was deserted after 23.3 overs with Sri Lanka on 83 for 5. The venue has come a great distance from that darkish day in Delhi’s cricket historical past. The venue has been given a brand new look to stage 5 World Cup matches.
Capability: Formally, the stadium, with outdated Delhi a stone’s throw away, has a capability of 37,499. Pillars block among the seats within the normal stands and the company packing containers however the venue has progressed from the time when spectators have been seated on roofless concrete stands. The stadium has gained 1700 seats within the outdated Membership Home with the permission of the Municipal authorities.
Hospitality packing containers: A complete of 37 Company Bins are prepared within the DDCA Lounge, Bay Space, Hill `B’ and the BCCI Field. Six Bins can be found within the outdated Membership Home other than Marquee Areas catering to each field. For the overall stands, each seat has been changed with new ones. The DDCA Lounge may have a bar and a restaurant that may cater to 110 individuals at a time.
Absolutely renovated dressing rooms will welcome the gamers with improved services on the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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Absolutely renovated dressing rooms will welcome the gamers with improved services on the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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Pitches: There are a complete of 9 pitches in the principle sq., two which have been freshly laid, beneath the supervision of chief curator Ankit Datta , who has expertise of the 2016 T20 World Cup and 9 IPL seasons. Three pitches in the principle sq. shall be used for the World Cup. As well as, the 2 apply areas can even supply new pitches — two in space 1 out of a complete of 5 and one in space 2 out of a complete of eight. New nets have been put in within the apply areas. Black soil has been used to organize the pitches with a 22 to 30-strong floor employees aiding Datta.
Drainage and outfield: The DDCA has procured a state-of-the-art cowl that may defend your entire playfield. The duvet is mild in weight and straightforward to function. The authorities have added a brand new tremendous sopper along with the three they’ve. The drainage system guarantees to make the outfield out there for play inside quarter-hour of the stoppage of rain. A brand new outfield mower can even be in use.
Entry factors: World-class signages will information the spectators on the 18 entry factors. Gate Nos. 10 to 18 will enable most people. Gates 1, 3, 6 and eight have been marked for VIP entry. Gate No 2 shall be used for the gamers and ambulance. Gate No 7 and 9 shall be for hearth vans to be parked.
The 2 apply areas on the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium can even supply new pitches — two in space 1 out of a complete of 5 and one in space 2 out of a complete of eight.
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The 2 apply areas on the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium can even supply new pitches — two in space 1 out of a complete of 5 and one in space 2 out of a complete of eight.
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Accessibility and challenges: The stadium has a metro station inside strolling distance. On match days the metro rail authorities press additional providers till two hours after the match is over. Each stand may have new lifts to cater to the aged and people with particular wants. A complete of 9 lifts have been added.
In case of emergency: The seats have been colored in blue, orange and inexperienced and the stairway has been given a special color for the followers to establish the steps in case of emergency.
Dressing rooms: Absolutely renovated dressing rooms will welcome the gamers with improved services. Seats have been made additional snug with devoted lockers for the gamers. The authorities have put in a sauna bathtub in every dressing room and, in a primary, offered ice bathtub tubs with chilled water out there proper by. At any given time, 4 gamers can use the ability which doesn’t require ice bricks. The dressing rooms have entry to a contemporary gymnasium unique for the gamers with gear to help excessive depth coaching too.
Washrooms: This was an space that invited scathing criticism for DDCA when it staged the Check match towards Australia in February 2023. The authorities have put in place a complete of 77 new state-of-the-art washrooms, 47 for males, with particular consideration for girls. The authorities will present sanitary pad allotting machines and stations for altering diapers for infants.
The Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium has gained 1700 seats within the outdated Membership Home with the permission of the Municipal authorities.
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R. V. MOORTHY
The Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium has gained 1700 seats within the outdated Membership Home with the permission of the Municipal authorities.
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R. V. MOORTHY
Water: Free ingesting water shall be out there in each stand by a centralised Reverse Osmosis (RO) facility within the stadium. The authorities have readied 30 ingesting water stations (with 10 faucets every) at varied places. Additionally, eateries at cheap charges shall be out there for the followers.
Floodlights: There are 4 LED towers geared up with 400 LED fixtures. The authorities promise uninterrupted provide of electrical energy energy.
What’s new: LED lights adorn the stadium and facade lighting will illuminate the venue. Gasoline turbines shall be in use with an upgraded sub-station and new transformers. A complete of 52 new turnstiles have been put in place at a value of 5.5 crore. New air conditioners shall be utilized in your entire stadium. A cover at each gate is a brand new addition with water proofing and contemporary paint in each stand including to the improved infrastructure. There shall be two linear scoreboards along with the handbook scoreboard which is obligatory. The scores shall be seen to each spectator within the stadium. A large display screen will add to the leisure section.
“The gate to chair expertise is my precedence for the followers. I’ve approached my duty as a spectator. I’ve to take a look at it from the attitude of a ticket-buying fan. We’ve to showcase a contemporary stadium. We’ve upgraded each facility from the time the stadium was renovated in 2008. I’ve given particular consideration to the meals and drinks part for the followers with no compromise on hygiene. I noticed my first match right here as a seven-year outdated within the 1996 World Cup when India misplaced to Sri Lanka. I’m answerable for the World Cup matches now and I wish to give the spectators a world-class stadium. As an administrator, I can at all times look to supply the most effective of services. However the public also needs to guarantee accountable utilisation of the services. They’ve to come back again once more to benefit from the match viewing expertise,” says Rohan Jaitley, president of DDCA.
Areas that want consideration: Parking is a matter on the stadium with area reserved for 300 autos catering to groups, broadcasters, BCCI officers, DDCA membership members and a few vital authorities officers. The organisers have made parking preparations for ticket holders on match days.
Inns and tourism: There are various resorts within the neighborhood. A preferred place is the Delhi Parsi Anjuman Corridor, positioned inside 500 metres from the principle gate, with rooms at cheap costs.
Fairly just a few star resorts can be found in Connaught Place. The tourism is a plus for any customer to the Capital with the Purple Fort, Rajghat and Jama Masjid lower than three km from the stadium.