Some facts about newly revamped world's largest cricket stadium - Narendra Modi stadium

On Wednesday, President Ram Nath Kovind inaugarated the Narendra Modi stadium, previously called the Sardar Patel Stadium, or more popularly, Motera cricket stadium, in Ahmedabad. President Kovind mentioned in his adress that the stadium was conceptualised by Narendra Modi when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat. Here are some facts about the revamped complex.

It is the only stadium in the country that has a 360-degree view of the playing field without pillars that would distract the spectators. Credit: AFP Photo

The stadium will be a part of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave being planned in the city. Credit: AFP Photo

The stadium has a 63-acre footprint, the venue has four dressing rooms, 76 corporate boxes, a full-fledged cricket academy, an Olympic-size swimming pool, gymnasiums inside dressing rooms, six indoor pitches, two practice grounds, among other things. Credit: AFP Photo

The structure can host more than 1.3 lakh spectators at a time. Credit: PTI Photo

Only the main stadium has been named after Modi, while the entire Sports Enclave, including the stadium, is named after Sardar Patel. Credit: AFP Photo