IPL 2023 – IND vs AUS: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin will be accompanied by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni as the former will inaugurate a new stand at MA Chidambaram Stadium ahead of India vs Australia 3rd ODI. This new stand which will house the Anna Pavilion at the Chepauk Stadium is set to be named after former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi. A cutting-edge indoor training facility will be located on the ground floor of the redesigned Anna Pavilion. Follow Indian Premier League 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
The new stand honouring MK Stalin’s late father, who served as the state’s chief minister five times between 1969 and 2011, will be opened on March 17 by the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. At that time, a new Madras Cricket Club stand will also be completed as per The Indian Express.
IPL 2023: Ahead of IND vs AUS Chennai ODI, CSK skipper MS Dhoni & Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to inaugurate new stand at MA Chidambaram Stadium named after M Karunanidhi on March 17, CHECK all Details
MS Dhoni, the former captain of India, and Udhyanidhi Stalin, the minister for youth welfare and sports development, will also be present at the ceremony.
In preparation for the 2023 50-over World Cup, the renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium, the second-oldest stadium in India after Eden Gardens, has been undergoing renovations. For the third and final ODI between India and Australia on March 22, the new stands will be accessible to the general public.
The TNCA has created an exception to honour the deceased five-time CM Karunanidhi, even though none of the stands are named after any former player, administrator, or politician. He passed away in 2018. Karunanidhi had a regular presence at games at Chepauk throughout his political career. He was elected as an MLA there during his last two terms as chief minister.
Also, a museum that chronicles the history of TNCA is in the works. The stadium’s capacity is anticipated to reach close to 38,000 with the addition of the two new stands.
IPL 2023: Ahead of IND vs AUS Chennai ODI, CSK skipper MS Dhoni & Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin to inaugurate new stand at MA Chidambaram Stadium named after M Karunanidhi on March 17, CHECK all Details
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