“Coupled with the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, a sports complex will also be built in Naranpura. “This stadium was conceptualised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat. The old stadium, with 49,000 seating capacity, was known as the Sardar Patel Cricket Stadium, where many historically important matches were played. Plaque at the Motera stadium announcing the renaming of the stadium as the Narendra Modi Stadium, February 24, 2021 | Photo Credit: Mahesh LangaConstruction of the new stadium began in 2016. This is the first time the field of an Indian cricket stadium has been fitted with LED lights.

Source: The Hindu February 24, 2021 08:34 UTC