Varanasi Cricket Stadium: In a massive boost to Lucknow, the spiritual city of Varanasi is likely to get a cricket stadium by the end of next year. The upcoming stadium is set to have top-notch facilities and is likely to be constructed in record time. The stadium will be operated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Under the long-term contract, BCCI will take responsibility for the Varanasi Stadium’s operation and management. Not only that, but the Board will also contribute to the fixed annual income to the UP Government in exchange for the lease.
“Uttar Pradesh is full of talented cricketers. Renowned players such as Suresh Raina, Kuldeep Yadav, Piyush Chawla, Mohammad Kaif, and Praveen Kumar, among others, are all from Uttar Pradesh. U.P’s cricketers are doing well in IPL and other league matches,” said additional chief secretary, of Sports and Youth Welfare, Navneet Sehgal, on Monday.
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Varanasi Cricket Stadium: 350 Crores to be spent on the construction of the new stadium, UP set to get a facelift in sports
According to reports, 350 Crores will be spent on building this new stadium, which will be likely built on a wide campus of about 31 acres. The Varanasi stadium will have a seating capacity of 30,000 spectators. The upcoming stadium will not only help hone the skills of young players from Purvanchal, but it will also help budding cricketers from neighboring regions like Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.
UP cabinet have also approved a budget of 120 crore for the acquisition for the construction of the stadium. The land is handed over to Utter Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) by the government. Currently, the finalization of the Varanasi Stadium is underway. Once the design is approved, the stadium will get started.
Suresh Raina is delighted that UP will get a new stadium, and said, “The significance of Kashi, believed to be the beloved abode of Mahadev, holds a special place in our hearts. Everyone wants to visit this cultural city of the country.
The prospect of having an international cricket stadium in Kashi fills every cricketer, both national and international, with excitement,” states Raina, adding, “It will be a great center to nurture talents of players not only from Purvanchal region of U.P. but also from Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. International-level coaches, gyms, clubs, and pitches will provide them with a platform.”
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