India renames world’s largest cricket stadium after PM Narendra Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

India renames world’s largest cricket stadium after PM Narendra Modi

Live Mint  

India renamed the world's largest cricket stadium after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, a move that drew immediate praise and criticism. The name change to the Narendra Modi Stadium was unveiled at the 132,000-seat venue formerly known as Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad, in Gujarat, where India are playing England in the third match of a four-game test series. A view of Motera Stadium, the world's biggest cricket stadium in Motera "The people of Gujarat will not bear this insult to Sardar Patel," said Hardik Patel, president of the opposition Congress party in the state. Many of India's public institutions and projects have been named after members of the Congress' Nehru-Gandhi dynasty that governed India for decades and which Modi's party long criticised as the dominance of one family.

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Chief Minister Stalin promises international cricket stadium in Coimbatore
9 months ago

Chief Minister Stalin promises international cricket stadium in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

DMK president and Chief Minister M.K. We will take efforts to establish a state-of-the-art cricket stadium in Coimbatore, with the active participation of the sports loving people of Coimbatore.” Mr. Stalin posted on ‘X’. Rajaa, Minister for Industries, who is also in-charge of campaign in Coimbatore Parliamentary constituency, posted on ‘X’, requesting the Chief Minister to establish a new world-class …

Akhilesh Yadav blames Narendra Modi stadium for India's World Cup loss
1 year, 1 month ago

Akhilesh Yadav blames Narendra Modi stadium for India's World Cup loss

Op India  

The president of the Samajwadi Party Akhilesh Yadav made an odd jab at the Bharatiya Janata Party on 21 November when he stated that if the World Cup final match was played in Lucknow rather than Ahmedabad, the Men in Blue would have lifted the esteemed trophy. Speaking at a public gathering in Etawah he claimed that Team India would …

World Cup Final: Motera gears up for a grand spectacle
1 year, 1 month ago

World Cup Final: Motera gears up for a grand spectacle

Hindustan Times  

All roads lead to the Motera on Sunday. More specifically the Narendra Modi Stadium – the world’s biggest venue will be the cynosure of all eyes for eight hours as the entire country and the cricketing world at large watches with rapt attention. Three hours out from the start of the game, thousands of faces painted with the Indian tri-colour …

World Cup 2023: Preparations in full swing at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of curtain raiser
1 year, 3 months ago

World Cup 2023: Preparations in full swing at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of curtain raiser

India TV News  

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium situated in Motera's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave is all set to host the opening game of the ICC World Cup 2023. The World's largest stadium, seating capacity of 134,000 spectators, hosts the World Cup opening game between champions England and last edition's runner-up New Zealand on October 5. Narendra Modi Stadium gets new banners for …

ICC World Cup 2023: Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to host India vs Pakistan match
1 year, 8 months ago

ICC World Cup 2023: Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to host India vs Pakistan match

India TV News  

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium is likely to host India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Narendra Modi Stadium is the world's largest stadium and has the seating capacity to host over 1 lakh spectators. Apart from Ahmedabad's famous stadium, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Indore, Trivandrum, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Rajkot, and Dharamshala will be hosting the World …

India’s Modi hosts Australia PM at stadium named after him
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s Modi hosts Australia PM at stadium named after him

Al Jazeera  

Anthony Albanese and Narendra Modi inaugurate cricket match between their teams at Ahmedabad stadium named after the Indian PM. The prime ministers of India and Australia have lent a touch of cricket diplomacy to their ties as they inaugurated a test match between their two teams at a stadium named after Narendra Modi in the western city of Ahmedabad. 🇮🇳 …

Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat sets Guinness World Record for highest T20 attendance
2 years, 1 month ago

Narendra Modi Stadium in Gujarat sets Guinness World Record for highest T20 attendance

Firstpost  

‘‘Extremely delighted & proud to receive the Guinness World Record for the largest attendance at a T20 match when 101,566 people witnessed the epic IPL final at @GCAMotera’s magnificent Narendra Modi Stadium on 29 May 2022. New Delhi: Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for the maximum spectator attendance during the 2022 IPL …

When BJP Gets Majority in Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel Will 'Undoubtedly' Be CM: Amit Shah to News18
2 years, 1 month ago

When BJP Gets Majority in Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel Will 'Undoubtedly' Be CM: Amit Shah to News18

News 18  

When the Bharatiya Janata Party gets a majority in the upcoming Gujarat assembly elections, incumbent chief minister Bhupendra Patel will “undoubtedly" return to the post, said union home minister Amit Shah in an exclusive interview with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi on Monday. Participating in News18’s Gujarat Adhiveshan programme in the poll-bound state, Shah spoke on a range of issues, …

National Games 2022: PM Modi inaugurates mega event at dazzling ceremony
2 years, 3 months ago

National Games 2022: PM Modi inaugurates mega event at dazzling ceremony

India TV News  

Highlights Gujarat's swimming star Maana Patel brought the symbolic Torch of Unity and handed it to PM Modi Prime Minister said that the National Games would act as a launch pad for every youngster Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel also welcomed the over 7,000-plus athletes The 36th National Games was declared open by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the opening ceremony …

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to host India's 1,000th men's ODI
3 years, 3 months ago

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to host India's 1,000th men's ODI

The Hindu  

India’s men’s cricket team will play its 1000th ODI when it takes on the West Indies for the first fixture of the three-match series in Ahmedabad on February 6, 2022. Currently, on 996 matches, India will become the first team to reach this landmark at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera - the world’s largest cricket stadium. It will face …

‘Won’t lose match as stadium’s name is Narendra Modi’: Thackeray’s dig at Centre
3 years, 10 months ago

‘Won’t lose match as stadium’s name is Narendra Modi’: Thackeray’s dig at Centre

Hindustan Times  

Taking a swipe at the Centre over changing Motera stadium’s name to Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, Maharashtra chief minister Udhav Thackeray on Wednesday said that his party doesn't need to learn Hindutva from Bharatiya Janata Party -led central government. Maharashtra chief minister’s remarks come days after the world’s largest cricketing arena in Ahmedabad was renamed after Prime Minister Narendra …

The politics of naming and renaming public spaces in India
3 years, 10 months ago

The politics of naming and renaming public spaces in India

Hindustan Times  

The renaming of the Motera cricket stadium as the Narendra Modi stadium created a flutter before the India-England Test match. Some saw it a justifiable tribute to the man who is a Gujarati icon, has contributed immensely to Ahmedabad’s infrastructure and also headed the state’s cricket administration. Some saw it a justifiable tribute to the man who is a Gujarati …

Confused Desis Want to #BoycottSpiderman after Tom Holland Tweets on Motera Stadium
3 years, 10 months ago

Confused Desis Want to #BoycottSpiderman after Tom Holland Tweets on Motera Stadium

News 18  

After the world’s largest cricket stadium known as the Sardar Patel Stadium or the Motera Stadium was renamed as ‘Narendra Modi Stadium,’ ‘boycottspiderman’ started trending on desi social media. Following the renaming of the place, author and cricketer Tom Holland took to Twitter to share his views saying, ” I’m a huge admirer of the modesty Modi showed in naming …

Renaming of Gujarat Stadium Removing Sardar Patel's Name Insult to Every Indian: Congress
3 years, 10 months ago

Renaming of Gujarat Stadium Removing Sardar Patel's Name Insult to Every Indian: Congress

News 18  

The Congress on Wednesday said the renaming of the refurbished Sardar Patel cricket stadium in Ahmedabad after Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "an insult to every single Indian", and asserted that the BJP can never be a "game changer" but can only be a "name changer". Khera said the removal of Patel's name is an "insult to every single Indian, …

World's largest stadium in Motera named after Narendra Modi: Congress dubs move 'disgrace', says shows PM 'narcissist'
3 years, 10 months ago

World's largest stadium in Motera named after Narendra Modi: Congress dubs move 'disgrace', says shows PM 'narcissist'

Firstpost  

BJP’s Prakash Javadekar responded to Congress jibe and asked if the top leaders of the party have ever visited the world’s tallest statue of Sardar Patel, which is also in Gujarat Amid a controversy over a cricket stadium in Gujarat being renamed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government on Wednesday said the name change involves only the Motera stadium …

Was Sardar Patel Stadium Renamed After Modi? Here’s What Was Done
3 years, 10 months ago

Was Sardar Patel Stadium Renamed After Modi? Here’s What Was Done

The Quint  

A 1,11,000 seater cricket stadium, like no other in the world, saw cricketers from India and England gushing about the facilities provided here, ever since they landed in Ahmedabad last week. But even before the toss on Wednesday, 24 February, the venue of the third Test officially changed from Sardar Patel Stadium to Narendra Modi Stadium. President Ram Nath Kovind …

IND vs ENG: 'Outstanding for Indian cricket,' says Virat Kohli on Narendra Modi Stadium
3 years, 10 months ago

IND vs ENG: 'Outstanding for Indian cricket,' says Virat Kohli on Narendra Modi Stadium

India TV News  

Indian captain Virat Kohli hailed the revamped Motera Stadium, which was renamed on PM Modi during the inauguration ceremony ahead of the third Test between India and England on Wednesday. "It's an outstanding stadium, outstanding thing for Indian cricket and great to see for the world as well," the Indian captain said. President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday inaugurated the …

Renaming It Narendra Modi Stadium Is An Insult To Sardar Patel: Hardik Patel
3 years, 10 months ago

Renaming It Narendra Modi Stadium Is An Insult To Sardar Patel: Hardik Patel

ABP News  

India vs England's 3rd Test match is set to be played at the newly formed stadium in Ahmedabad. The Home Minister of India, Amit Shah announced on Wednesday that the name of the stadium will be renamed to Narendra Modi Stadium. Congress leader Hardik Patel has expressed his displeasure at the renmaing of the Sardar Patel Stadium to Narendr Modi …

Motera cricket stadium, world’s largest, named after Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

Motera cricket stadium, world’s largest, named after Modi

The Hindu  

The world’s largest cricket stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad was renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium and inaugurated on Wednesday by the President of India Ram Nath Kovind in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah; his son Jay Shah, who is Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary; and others. The rebuilt stadium is a part of the …

Motera renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
3 years, 10 months ago

Motera renamed as Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad

India TV News  

The newly-constructed Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad has been renamed to Narendra Modi Stadium. Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ceremony on Wednesday, following the renaming of Motera Stadium after India Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The third India-England Test between will mark the beginning of a new era as the pink-ball game will be played at the revamped stadium in Ahmedabad. …

President Kovind inaugurates Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera
3 years, 10 months ago

President Kovind inaugurates Narendra Modi Stadium at Motera

Op India  

President Ramnath Kovind on Wednesday inaugurated world’s largest cricket stadium in Motera. The President also carried out the Bhumi Pujan of Sardar Patel Sports Enclave at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Watch Live: President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurates the world's largest Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cricket Stadium at Motera in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The Narendra Modi Stadium is set to be the largest …

India vs England: Complete guide to Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel Stadium, world's largest cricket cauldron
3 years, 10 months ago

India vs England: Complete guide to Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel Stadium, world's largest cricket cauldron

Firstpost  

Referring to the newly revamped Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad as huge is certainly an understatement. In fact, as revealed by Hardik Pandya, even for the Indian team, it took almost an hour to get used to the enormity of this world’s largest cricket arena. Hence, on Wednesday, when the new-look Motera stadium will host its inaugural international fixture in …

India vs England 3rd Test: Motera - Welcome to the world's largest cricket stadium
3 years, 10 months ago

India vs England 3rd Test: Motera - Welcome to the world's largest cricket stadium

Hindustan Times  

Stuart Broad has compared it to a coliseum. The Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad, which will host the third India-England Test starting Wednesday, takes some getting used to, even for seasoned cricketers. The stadium has a seating capacity of 1,10,000, close to 10,000 more spectators than the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground – that has now lost its tag of …

'Hum do, humare do': Rahul Gandhi tweets as Modi-Ambani-Adani feature in Motera rename
3 years, 10 months ago

'Hum do, humare do': Rahul Gandhi tweets as Modi-Ambani-Adani feature in Motera rename

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party for renaming Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel Stadium as Narendra Modi Stadium. Narendra Modi stadium - Adani end - Reliance end With Jay Shah presiding." Narendra Modi stadium - Adani end - Reliance end With Jay Shah presiding.#HumDoHumareDo — Rahul Gandhi February 24, 2021 Apart …

From Gujarat to Sardar Patel to Narendra Modi Stadium: The evolution of names of Motera ground over the years
3 years, 10 months ago

From Gujarat to Sardar Patel to Narendra Modi Stadium: The evolution of names of Motera ground over the years

India Today  

"Ahmedabad will be known as the sports city of India," Union Home Minister Amit Shah exclaimed with a lot of pride at the inauguration of the newly-built Motera stadium at his home state of Gujarat on Wednesday. India vs England, Pink-ball Test Day 1: Live Updates During the inauguration ceremony, Amit Shah also announced a new Sports Enclave which will …

Motera stadium named after PM Modi: BJP ducks to defend wicket as Congress bowls bouncer
3 years, 10 months ago

Motera stadium named after PM Modi: BJP ducks to defend wicket as Congress bowls bouncer

India Today  

The renaming of Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad's Motera has triggered a political tug of war between BJP and the Congress. Hailed as the world's largest cricket venue, the Sardar Patel Stadium at Motera near Ahmedabad in Gujarat was renamed the Narendra Modi Stadium. — Hardik Patel February 24, 2021 Wading into the controversy, former …

World’s biggest cricket stadium renamed after India’s Modi
3 years, 10 months ago

World’s biggest cricket stadium renamed after India’s Modi

Al Jazeera  

In surprise move, new name announced by President Ramnath Kovind during a ceremony ahead of the third Test between India and England. The world’s biggest cricket stadium has been renamed after India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a surprise move, hours before its inaugural international match between India and England. Refurbished Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad renamed after PM as …

Ahmedabad to be known as 'sports city' of India, will get a new sports complex at Naranpura: Amit Shah
3 years, 10 months ago

Ahmedabad to be known as 'sports city' of India, will get a new sports complex at Naranpura: Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday announced that a new sports complex will be built in Naranpura, an area in Ahmedabad, and together with the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera it will be equipped to host any international sporting event. Home Minister Amit Shah, BCCI secretary Jay Shah and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju …

Amit Shah arrives in Gujarat ahead of Namaste Trump event
4 years, 10 months ago

Amit Shah arrives in Gujarat ahead of Namaste Trump event

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday arrived in Ahmedabad ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to the city on Monday. Amit Shah is expected to stay here till Monday evening, a BJP leader said. Notably, Shah is also the president of Gujarat Cricket Association that owns the newly-built cricket stadium at Motera, where Trump and Prime Minister Narendra …

‘Lakhs, not millions’: BJP leaders after Donald Trump’s 7 million remark
4 years, 10 months ago

‘Lakhs, not millions’: BJP leaders after Donald Trump’s 7 million remark

Hindustan Times  

Local Bharatiya Janata Party leaders in Gujarat have been preparing for US president Donald Trump’s visit for around 10 days now. From Mehsana to Vadodara, they have mobilised supporters and members; hired buses to ferry tens of thousands of people to Ahmedabad on February 24 for the big ‘Namaste Trump’ roadshow and event. Donald Trump’s India visit: The Motera cricket …

‘Almost as good as...’: Michael Vaughan comes up with interesting comment on world’s largest cricket stadium in Motera
4 years, 10 months ago

‘Almost as good as...’: Michael Vaughan comes up with interesting comment on world’s largest cricket stadium in Motera

Hindustan Times  

Former England captain Michael Vaughan came up with a hilarious Tweet after Board of Control for Cricket in India uploaded pictures of the picturesque stadium in Motera. The Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad is well on its way to become the world’s largest cricket stadium as it will host 110,000 spectators, which will be more than double of its previous …

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly reacts to world’s largest cricket stadium in Motera
4 years, 10 months ago

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly reacts to world’s largest cricket stadium in Motera

Hindustan Times  

The Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera, Ahmedabad is well on its way to become the largest cricket stadium in the world as it will host 110,000 spectators, more than doubling its previous capacity of 54,000. BCCI President Sourav Ganguly also reacted on the venue which is expected to be inaugurated by US President Donald Trump. The BCCI on Tuesday shared …

Motera Stadium: Facts about the world's largest cricket stadium to be inaugurated soon
4 years, 10 months ago

Motera Stadium: Facts about the world's largest cricket stadium to be inaugurated soon

India Today  

The Board of Control for Cricket in India revealed the first look of the new Motera Stadium, also known as Sardar Patel Stadium, which is situated in Gujarat, on Twitter, stating that it will be the world's largest cricket stadium, beating out Australia's iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Motera Stadium has a significantly larger capacity and will be the largest cricket …

Opinion | Aaj Ki Baat Jan 27 episode: World's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad is ready for inauguration
4 years, 11 months ago

Opinion | Aaj Ki Baat Jan 27 episode: World's largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad is ready for inauguration

India TV News  

The world's largest cricket stadium, one of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's dream projects, is ready for inauguration next month in Ahmedabad. After watching detailed visuals of this stadium today, I can only say this: Prime Minister Modi always thinks big, very big. This is not only a cricket stadium, it is India's pride, like the world's tallest Statue of Unity. …

BCCI plan Asia XI vs World XI match to inaugurate world’s largest cricket stadium - Report
5 years, 1 month ago

BCCI plan Asia XI vs World XI match to inaugurate world’s largest cricket stadium - Report

Hindustan Times  

The world’s largest cricket stadium has been under construction in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad for quite some time now and is now on the verge of completion. The report suggests that the stadium, which can accommodate 1.10 lakh spectators, could host an exhibition match between Asia XI and World XI in March next year if the International Cricket Council agrees to BCCI’s …

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